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iamatwork24 t1_j2xmq2b wrote

Not trying to rain on your parade but as someone who used to sell real estate, unless you have a mentor who’s an already established realtor to give you real leads, it’ll likely be a few years before you’re actually making money. It is recommended that people starting out as realtors to have 2-3 years worth of living expenses saved. It’s also not a great time to become a realtor because the market has slowed down, interested rates have gone up and the market is going to crash in the next year or two. It’s a great career and I’m happy you’re realizing a dream, I just hope you have realistic expectations for it.

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francisxavier12 OP t1_j2y6zix wrote

Thanks man, I'm fortunate to have a great mentor, and the market I'm focused on is investment properties for cash buyers. Luckily I've got a lot of great connections from my current position (which I don't plan to leave immediately, btw) that are looking to scoop up properties in the area this year. But I do appreciate that advice and insight!

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iamatwork24 t1_j2y7sel wrote

Oh good, that is great to hear. I’ve seen far too many people think it’s just going to be easy with no connections and they just get blindsided by the realities. Usually cash buyers investing in properties already have a realtor they use for everything they buy so that seems like a tough market to crack, but more power to ya. Best of luck.

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