Real estate offers one of the widest career selections in the business world. You can help people buy or sell a home, be a city planner or develop communities, manage properties or design them, handle the financial side as a mortgage banker or govern who can own and use land as a lawyer. Many careers in real estate require a self-starter mindset as you have the ability to be in control of your work hours and income. You may also need further education to obtain a real estate license or law degree.