The fork in the road as a young investor...

The fork in the road as a young investor...

Real Estate Agent · Blue Springs, MO · Member since 2015 · 22 posts · 7 votes

Hey BP, so I come to get advice on a confusing path. I am currently a student finishing college, my degree is in Finance with a minor in Marketing. I work two jobs and am trying to plan my summer for the best opportunity. My plan was to go get my real estate license, take an online course and get going as an agent this summer. However, I've heard the licensing process and getting your name under a broker can be a lengthy process, (don't want to waste my summer). I'm curious to hear your experience with getting your license, (if applicable). Perhaps, I'm having a case of analysis paralysis but its difficult to decide weather to continue a degree, become an agent and investor, or get a full-time job and invest on side at start. I know there is no real "right" answers here but great insight and wisdom comes out of the mouths of the tried and true. If you're an agent or have been, I'd love to hear the pro's and con's to licensing or if it is better sought out down the road after establishing yourself.

Thanks,

Austin Walters

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  • Specialist · Lakewood, CO · Member since 2014 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    10y

    "If you own a truck, I'd love to hear if it's something I should buy now or later."

    Well, do you plan to tow a trailer? How big? Haul a bunch of stuff? Dirtbikes? You are the only one that can answer your questions, but I'll say that if you think losing part of your summer is a deal breaker then I'm not sure that you're in the right place mentally.

    Do your reading (it sounds like you haven't even google'd how many hours your license requires), figure out where you want to END, then launch on the closest trajectory you can determine. If you are dedicated, you'll get there, wherever your there is :)

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