Am I becoming an agent just for fun? Pretty much!

[Trevor Lohman]

Hey BP,

I just wanted to share what I've been up to, I thought that other newbies might find it interesting.

So, like a lot of indecisive people, my problem has been not having enough problems (1st world problem). I'm fascinated by real estate, but I have a good job and a pretty laid back life. Nothing has been kicking me in the butt to go out there and do what I know is the right thing to do in the long run... invest in real estate!

I am definitely an outsider looking in. I have no actual real estate experience, and am the dumbest guy in the room when it comes to this stuff. I know that's where everyone starts, but its tough for me. I'm a professor and starting over as a kindergardener in a new field is no fun. Truth is I should just get over it and make the plunge, but I know me. Unless I lose my job tomorrow (knock on wood) I just wont start borrowing time from work, and money from the wedding fund to get out there.

So while I wait and save up money, I decided to take the real estate agent courses. At first I thought it was going to be a waste of time and money. I was so wrong. I feel like I have learned so much and am getting the confidence I need to become an investor. I also feel like it will give me an easier way to dip my toes into real estate. I can start to help others buy and sell property, learn more about various contracts, deeds, taxation policies, and all of that other mumbo jumbo that terrifies us newbies.

Now I know this may horrify some people. It looks an awful lot like paralysis by analysis, and maybe it is. It's probably not the right path for most people, but if you're a bookworm like me, it might be worth a shot.

Anyway, hopefully one of these days I'll get around to pulling the trigger, till then, anyone need some offers written? (Kidding... still on the first course)

Trevor