Obtaining real estate license as an investor

[Mike Hicks]

Through the research I've been doing and blog posts and podcast from BP (especially the one with Jay Scott) I've decided that getting my real estate license would be an excellent first step for me, as A) I can continue to save while I'm taking the course for capital and B) give me more understanding of the real estate game from a different angle.

Question I'm coming up with is this, is it worth taking a in class course or would the online version by long & foster be sufficient? I learn better online and plus with it being online I can work at my own pace, especially on those late nights when insomnia hits and I want to hit the books. Is there anything I may be missing by going this route (other than potential networking opportunities, I did think of that)

Thanks all

[Jeff Rabinowitz]

The class is just a hurdle you must clear to get the license. There will not be anything so complicated that you cannot learn it on your own. Most classes focus on laws so the State can be sure you were exposed to them if they decide to cite you for something. You may get an interesting instructor and you may make a contact in the class, then again, you may not. Those potential contacts in class are just starting out, as you are. Most of them will do very little with their license. Choose the route that gets you to you goal most efficiently. Your real education comes later.