All Forum Posts by: Julia Rowling

Hi Kyle - Yes, that is exactly what I meant.  Someone on some forum somewhere said something about having issues investing because he was a realtor... It seemed odd to me, but I'd hate to go out and get a real estate license, only to discover later that it causes me trouble in becoming an investor! 

Also, I'd just like to find out if there are other investors out there that have gone the realtor route and whether it's a worthwhile way to get better educated.

Thanks!

I am not a LU member, but toyed with the idea of going to Houston for the two-day weekend course after listening to a few of the LU Real Estate Investor Radio Show podcasts.  However, now that I've heard more of what Steve and Del (the co-hosts) have to say, I've decided against making this investment because I find Del to be quite arrogant and narrow-minded and Steve to be a fear-monger.  Also, I have written both of them several times, as they encourage listeners to do, with questions - to which I have received absolute non-answers.  Futhermore, although they both claim to want to hear their listeners' fears, doubts and questions, I have heard Del belittle several people, on air, for presenting concerns.  I think there are much better sources of information out there, including BP.

Thank you, Jonathan - I'll check that information out.  (I'll be in Greenville, SC, btw)... I was mainly concerned with any conflict of interest issues that might exist...

Hi! Looking for some advice here.  Long story short: I've been living abroad and will soon be returning to the US, with no job or career but with some cash (hopefully, over $100,000) that I want to invest in real estate.  I was thinking that getting a real-estate license might be a good way for me to learn more about the business, face (and hopefully overcome) my fear of sales and networking, and provide me with a job.  

Is there any reason that I shouldn't do this?