Investor · Washington, DC · Member since 2008 · 44 posts · 15 votes
18y
College Grad
Built a Party Planning Business - but wasn't an owner and got nothing when it was sold to Vegas.com
VP of Operations for Yacht Blinds International - Mainly just a sales Manager and oversaw factory work. - stopped that because as much as I grew the company the owner drove it into the ground. they still put out a great product.
Bartender/Resturaunt Manager for Outback Steakhouse - great job for income while you build a business! hours are in the evening.
Have been a Realtor for 2 years - Project Manager for a Developer for 1 year.
I am 29 and have finally realized that I keep building others company's so now it is time to build my own. I wouldn't trade any of that for where I am at now, all of it was a GREAT learning process. However, I just wish I would have started earlier in Real Estate. I could have made a ton of money helping my friends with Rentals when I was in college.
Real Estate is a great job to learn about how Businesses work.
Residential Real Estate Agent · Peoria, AZ · Member since 2008 · 2 posts · 0 votes
18y
I was in retail sales prior to becoming a Realtor. I was working way too much, getting paid way too little, and expected to control things that were out of my control once I was in management.
I was spending way too much time away from my kids and I was lucky enough that my husband made enough income that I was able to quit and stay home with the kids.
That quickly drove me crazy. I needed more adult interaction. Because I always had interest in real estate I decided to get involved.
Real Estate Investor · Ocala, FL · Member since 2008 · 742 posts · 463 votes
17y
Financial Planner. I got tired of being a suit -and -tie -guy and found investing in real estate. It has been the best ride of my life. I have not only made more money than I could ever use, but have also found a true passion that I look forward to everyday. I truly enjoy what I do now and hope that everyone enjoys themselves as much.
Residential Real Estate Agent · Gulfport, MS · Member since 2008 · 12 posts · 0 votes
17y
British Army - Corps of Royal Military Police
Master at Arms - QE2
Senior Contracts Manager
Coroners Officer
Internal Affairs Investigator
Relocated from UK to USA
Interior Design Student - Batchelors Degree (Currently) via distance learning
Realtor
..........all this and I am still only 25 lol
Residential Real Estate Broker · Austin, TX · Member since 2008 · 29 posts · 1 vote
17y
I was a program manager for various software companies around the country. I love the freedom and opportunity in working for myself so unless disaster strikes I won't be going back anytime soon.
It's great to see so many varied responses from my first post back in April... I'm an IT professional and am doing REI on the side, along working as an agent.
Real Estate Attorney · The Woodlands, TX · Member since 2008 · 5 posts · 0 votes
17y
First I practiced law for 6 years, then was co-owner of a RE appraisal firm, then got my TX RE agent's license, then came back into the law practice. Full circle.