The agent failed me, the contractor failed me, and the lender does not lend as a profession, he does buy and hold on a large scale and does not use BP.

You are simply acquiring a contract for a fee.Where to Find the RulesThe rules for this are found in the California Business and Professions Code, specifically the sections that define who is required to have a real estate license.

New member introduction, I'm new to the R.E. profession.

Instead, he insulted my profession as an ortho surgeon which indicates to me I was right about his videos. 

I've always held contracting type gigs also and haven't had any problem getting loans because I have remained in the same profession with consistent income and 20% down. 

It's paid off and cash flowing well, and I've realized this might be an avenue to exiting the nursing profession. 

Was it equity from your other properties, syndication with others, your own capital reserve from working in other professions?

I found that I had to rebrand myself as “the apartment guy” instead of my current profession as “The Marine” — but as mentioned, most people in their forties have more real experience, capital, and know other people with capital.I guess it took me until I turned forty to realize that I wasn’t getting younger and retirement was closer than I imagined.

I am profoundly thankful for the lessons learned and the opportunities granted along this transformative path.Now, as I share my story, I'm eager to hear how others embarked on their own real estate endeavors, recognizing that the diverse paths leading individuals into this dynamic and rewarding profession are countless.

Every developer does exactly that as a profession.