All Forum Posts by: Sarah Robinson

Hi Everyone,

Ok, I need some advice. I am a stay at home mom. My husband has a good career but we have always been interested in real estate investing (I have a background and degree in economics and small business). I am trying to decide if I should get my real estate license. My desire is to work for myself ultimately, and I know for sure I cannot commit to a full-time schedule working for a brokerage firm. In order to maintain your license here, it is my understanding that I have to stay working for a brokerage firm, or eventually become a broker myself (but I have to work for a broker for 3 years first before I can get my brokerage license here in Michigan). 

Given this, would anyone even be willing to hire me part time? Or is there a way I can get in with a company that is ok with just making commissions off of me as I am able to pull in business, rather than committing to a rigorous schedule? 

Basically, I don't want to go through the trouble of the courses and testing just to not be able to find a broker who is willing to work with my somewhat limited schedule. Are there any other part timer's on here (especially in Michigan), who have gone through this already and have some advice for me? Thank you!

Keri,

Thank you! I will definitely look some of those up. Do you have any suggestions as to helpful groups in my area?? Thanks!

~Sarah

Thank-you everyone! I can't wait to begin digging into some of these forum discussions! :) 

Also, Jeff, I would love to connect with you because you have worked in a similar market and you are familiar with my area - if you are ok with that. Don't feel obligated of course but I'll send you a connection request! 

Hi there everyone!

My name is Sarah Robinson and I currently live in Waterford, Michigan. I am brand new to Real Estate Investing and I am just beginning the research phase of this journey. I have read through Rich Dad, Poor Dad, and I am currently working my way through The ABC's of Real Estate Investing. I came across Bigger Pockets via youtube only a few days ago and have since been eating up their podcasts and have gone through half of Brandon's book... 

I currently work in online retail and have owned my own business as a sole proprietor for almost 4 years. I do enjoy my work, but I am looking to use my previous business experience to pursue real estate investing now that my husband is out of school. I have a bachelor's degree in economics, which I hope to put to good use in the coming years. 

If you have made it through my entire post, thanks for reading! I hope to get to know lots of Bigger Pockets members in the coming months and years and I look forward to learning as much as I can.