Becoming a realtor?

[Nicolas Hedtke]

Just learning the basics at the moment. I have a job that requires me to work 60 hours a week. It pays good but, from what I've been reading recently I would need a lot more time available to myself to get started here. I was wondering if becoming a real-estate agent would give me the time money and resources I would need to become an investor.

[Obed Calixte]

You don't need to be an agent to be an investor. If that is your only reason for doing so, I'd say stay at your current role.

Over 3/4 of aspiring agents leave the industry within the first year. If you are planning to make it your primary business -  you will need to really hustle, have meaningful reserve funds and/or a strong sphere of influence to get the time, money and resources you so desire.

Can you be an investor and work 60 hours a week? Absolutely. Work with the right people and have reserves in place.