All Forum Posts by: Carrie W.

Hi Ajay, I so appreciate or advise. I like what you said about keeping my full time job and banks liking that, (plus I do really enjoy what I do and need the steady income)  I was going to try and do the real estate course on the side, while keeping my full time job and somehow not lose my mind. Starting to think this might be a difficult plan and wondering if I'm better off taking some investment courses instead. That being said, do you have any recommendations for course? basically I am looking for any knowledge I can soak up to guide me through this and I'm reading like crazy! any books you might recommend? thanks again! 

Carrie  

Wow! thanks so much for the great advise! I am currently reading the ultimate beginners guide and enjoying! Barton, I love this concept and plan on a duplex as my first investment ... although not to live in. Happy to hear you feel the Realtors course is a good starting point, its hard to no which education is the best foundation to start with. 

I am 27 years old, single mom, with ++ support. My family currently owns commercial property and I have always been very passionate about real estate investing. I am a nurse and work full time, but wanting to explore this lovely world of investing, yet having no idea where to start (being as my education is medicine). I have read that a good place to start might be taking an accounting program  or perhaps the Real estate course to become a broker. I have applied to the OREA - ontario real estate acc. and am giving serious thought to doing this program. Im not sure if this is a good idea, it seems slightly costly and is a career that requires lots of time and attention with continue education (although I realize investing would as well). I just am worried this may not be the right path to travel down. Please give your thoughts, i appreciate any and alllll advice! :)

Carrie