College Grad looking to broker CRE debt.

[Anthony J. Hugee]

Hi everyone,

I’m a recent 2026 graduate with a bachelor’s in Economics and Finance, and I’m seriously considering going the entrepreneurial route instead of jumping straight into a traditional job.

I’m looking into getting my New Jersey real estate salesperson license so I can focus on commercial real estate debt brokerage, and potentially property deals down the line. For now, I’d want to keep things lean and operate under a virtual brokerage while I get established.
I’d love to hear from more experienced members on whether this is a smart approach, what pitfalls I should watch out for, and any advice for someone starting from scratch.

Thanks!