Real Estate School: Is There A Difference?

[Andrew V.]

Hey BP,

I am an aspiring REI looking to get started. The plan is to eventually finance my first acquisition. The first step I am taking in this journey is to acquire my Brokers license. @JScott rattled off a number of great reasons you should obtain the license when pursuing REI. (listen to BP's Podcast Episode 10) Long story short I am just curious, when obtaining a license does it matter what school you go to? I live on Long Island and my only two available options seem to be NYREI (Syosset location) and The American Real Estate School. (Hauppauge location) NYREI seems to be the more professional choice with a higher price tag of $550 while The American Real Estate School offers a similar course for $250. If anyone has any experience with either one of these schools or any other suggestions for schools that would be great.

-Andrew V.