Lack of Time or Credibility for Part Timers?

[John Elias]

I have seen a few people say that you can't have success as a part time RE agent... does everyone find this to be true? If so, is it due to lack of time or lack of interest/credibility due to the part time nature? 

I know it would obviously be more difficult, but if the goal is only a few deals a year to start/learn, is that achievable? I have a solid mentor in place that I think could help. The plan is to do a lot of the grunt work (open houses etc) while shadowing him and learning.

I would eventually like to be a full time investor and do some listings as I go.

Thanks!

[Nate Monson]

I think part time agents get a bad rap because many who go and get their license expect to just have deals handed to them without putting in any work. Those who are successful part time know they won’t be closing a ton of deals a year but focus on their 1 or 2 clients they have at a time and put a lead generation system in place that works with their work schedule. There is definitely room for part time realtors in the industry but having realistic expectations and being willing to put in extra work above and beyond your normal work hours is critical to success in my opinion.