All Forum Posts by: James Williams

Hello Fellow investors,

So, after many thoughts and podcast, I made the decision to get my license but found myself lost again.  I would like to thank everyone who is a part of this community for making this learning experience a lot less confusing than it can be with your knowledge on real estate.

I haven't made any moves yet because I like to be well informed before making big decisions.  I plan to be a force in the investor world and want to maximize every ounce and second I have, but, I have a few questions.

1. Are there different types of licenses or one size fits all with different names (broker, agent, realtor, etc.)?  

2. Is there a way to read books and test out or is a course mandatory?

3. Do I have to hang my license with a broker to do what I want to do (submit my own offers and have access to the MLS)? Anything else is gravy to me.

4. After I do what I have to do and get my license, is there a waiting period before I can start submitting offers and get MLS access?

5. Did you find it better to take an online course or a classroom setting?

6. Do I have to renew annually, take a lot of continuing education, spend more time trying to keep my license than investing? 

7, Is there anything that I should be asking that I don't know to?

I still have plenty of reading and podcast to cover but am looking to use my time as effectively as possible and somehow think that taking the license route will help build a better foundation to build on.  I know some of this may be common knowledge, but I just started studying a few months ago.    

Thank you again to everyone who contributes to this community, its a beautiful thing!

James

Welcome @Chad Benedict 

I'm closer to the Ft. Worth side of things but have fallen in love with this place.  Look forward to seeing you around the forums and growing together.

May your deals be sweeter than you expected!

Welcome @Jeremy B. 

I didn't think one could actually love a forum but here I am!  I think you will find this place a great resource with the same caliber of people and information.  I have no wise words at the moment, but am looking forward to both of us growing to the point that we will be able to help others in their efforts as well.

May your deals be sweeter than you expected!

Welcome @Tussant Wright 

You are absolutely right about this being the best forum in the world for real estate.  Most of the times on a forum I never post because more than likely your question has been answered before.  BP is a lot different!  The people and information are great and I spend as much time as possible getting essentially a free education.  

I wish i would have started at your age but I guess the most important thing is to get started.  We have a lot to learn and am looking forward to the day where we both will help someone who is just starting with our experience.

May your deals be sweeter than you expected!

Welcome @Mark Fredenburg 

This is a great place to learn and grow!  I don't get as much time as I would like, but will be here for about the next 8 hours reading and getting ready for my first deal as well.  

May your deals be sweeter than you expected!

 Priceless! 

I agree there is no pleasing some people and would trim them as well.  I don't have any properties yet, but will keep this post in mind when searching for properties to minimize having to deal with this issue.

Welcome @Karen Theriot 

I'm fairly new to the community as well.  I'm sure you will find the people very helpful and supportive.  Looking forward to seeing you around the forums.

Thank you for posting this @John Chapman 

I am looking to do buy and hold and this information will be very useful to me.  I am only about a month in so I know I still need to learn more before doing anything.  I sat there last night saying, I'm just going to go and buy something to say I am moving forward, but I know it will be a mistake at this point.  I really don't want to make any mistakes, but understand sometimes its inevitable and just a part of growth.  Thanks to post like this and all of the other great post on BP, I will be ready to do my first deal soon.

Thanks again,

James

Thanks @Bill Wallace 

I remember reading that somewhere but have been reading so much lately that I don't remember where.  I can't wait to get a good enough understanding of this to start looking for my first deal.

Thank you @David P. 

 I think I was messing it up trying to get the punctuation right.

Thank you @Vladimir Gonzalez and @John Moore 

It feels really good to be a part of BP and not just lurk and never post.  Forums are forums but the people here are really great.

Be safe and have a great weekend!