Interested in getting in the game

[KillaKali]

So lemme give you some background info. I am from San Jose, Ca. I am & have been interested in becoming a (at least part time) realtor one day since I was 16. Now that I am 18, I know I'm well elligable to get my license for it. I just currently started a 8-5 typical job at Staples but I'm not the kind thats happy with one source of income so I have a clothing line I have just launched & already is getting a nice buzz around town which is throwing me some extra 1000's of dollars aside from my paycheck. I'm also going to start college this year hopeful of getting a degree in sales.

I am interested in studying for my RE license. I am a very determined person that's got one goal & that's to have as many sources of income coming to me so I know I am financially stable in the future.

My thread isnt really specific, just pretty much an open discussion to whomever can reply with some knowledge (or internships/jobs in a RE office around here :D). I am wanting to know is it the right time to get my license before the market does go back up? As a young adult like myself that obviously doesnt have huge amounts of money, what kind of investments can I slowly get into if I continue to save? (apartments, land, duplexes, etc.) What would YOU personally start off if you were my age & work up to?

I might continue to ask questions during replies so please check back because I am an open book to investments! Thanks in advance! Also to the mods, if you feel this would get a better/more response in a diff. section, please feel free to do so!

[Sean McAlister]

The best piece of advice I can give you...is get some good books on communication and selling.

I have a thread in another forum labeled "Do you know how to sell"

Becoming a Realtor is much more than studying and taking a test and working hard. These are all critical components though...obviously.

Too many times I see the excitement in young professionals die quickly because they did not take the time to investigate how to close a deal and fully understand the emotional roller coaster that a sales profession can take you on.

You are off to a great start. You are where you need to be. In the forums asking great questions. The profession is hard. There is a lot of drama. One of the main keys to being successful in this business is to Network in your community.

I wish you the best of luck.
Sean

[DMike]

Welcome to the forum ! You should read a lot about the realtors, there are many good articles around

[Greg]

Real estate sales is not another source of income. We are helping people make the biggest financial investments of their lives. If you don't devote yourself to it then you will end up hurting people in a very big way.

[carlam]

Great Real Estate Agents make the business look easy, elegant and rolling in the money!

In fact, we work really hard. Yes, we sell houses, but we build our business in people relationships. This takes time, trust and knowledge. This isn't a part-time job, rather a 24/7 because you always have to be building a network of people.

Interview agents in your area, read everything you can, ask lots of questions and be sure that you want to help others in obtaining their dream home for that's the only way to be a really good real estate professional.

Good luck in whatever you choose to do!

[Orlando MLS]

Try focussing on the one career instead of mixing it up too much. You'll find before you know it your real estate career will consume all of your time.

Start learning about investment properties. That will bring you in a lifetime of secondary income and make you a very wealthy person if you focus on it early in life.

Consume as many books about investing and selling real estate as you can.

You can make it big in this industry.

Best Wishes and keep up the drive! :)