There's so much information online, it's overwhelming and not quite sure what is realistic/credible. How long did it take to get a job with no experience? I have a few years of experience in other CRMs in both the corporate and nonprofit worlds but no hands on Salesforce experience. I did well in an engineering computer science class and learned c++ and MATLAB. I'm planning on starting as an admin and transitioning into a developer, How long do you think I would need to work as an admin before getting a position as a developer? 

What have you heard/experienced in terms of the job market in specific cities? Specifically out west and texas?

Lastly, what kind of remote opportunities are there in this field? Is it tough to get a fully or partially remote gig? 

Thank you!