Day job while trying to get start

[Austin Wheat]

I'm a senior in college looking to graduate this spring and just getting started in the real estate investing business looking to buy my first single family home in my college town that is growing. I'm wondering if after graduation I should pursue a job if I know this is my passion and what I want to do with my life. I'm considering a trade or becoming a realtor to help with my future goals. Any suggestions on what to do when you're getting started and getting a job or not?

[Catherine Emert]

I think that this is all about preference. Investing in real estate is not always an immediate cash flow business. Becoming a real estate agent is also not always a cash flow business. Most real estate agents I know work 80 hour weeks and some it takes a good year or two before they have enough cash flow to really feel financially secure. I think the best way to figure out what you want to do is to weigh out your pros and cons for each path. Consider all costs to get started on each path and do some soul searching.