Given the state of the housing market there arise new business opportunities.  Over 10,000 homes are foreclosed upon every day.  Federal and State governments are creating programs to help home owners in trouble.  Banks are setting up their own programs to address the issue with their lenders.   Home owners are looking for answers and advice on how to proceed.  That's where this business opportunity come in.  With knowledge of the real estate market, federal and state programs and bank initiatives you can become a welcome source to home owners.  You can charge a simple consultation fee for your service or a monthly fee for continuing consultations.  You can start this business from home. 

Manage rental properties for client/owners. Potential clients include individual owners of a single rental home who do not want to be involved in the day-to-day issues of being a landlord to groups that own several homes or an apartment building and who cannot manage on their own without help. You will need expertise in landlord/tenant law.  You will be required to perform tasks such as vetting renters, maintaining properties, securing tenants, and handling all payments and paperwork for rentals.  You will need an office, and some helping hands to get started.

Specialize in developing, selling or leasing property used for industry or manufacturing.  .Now is a great time to buy property and wait for the market to turn around.  You can sell or lease the property.  If you lease be prepared to provide management services.  With possession of a couple of buildings, a small office and a couple of workers you can get started.