$250K is not only the gross (we killed a gross receipts tax attempt here in IL), but even as net it could be equal to zero or less than zero.After struggling for five, ten, or even fifteen years in business-- perhaps the first several years losing money, and taking on debt and enormous risks, it's not uncommon for a business owner to eek out a $30K, $40K, or $60K a year living for years before one year magically getting a single contract that propels them into Obama's mystical $250K bracket.The average for a decade or two may still come out to a mere $30K - $40K but all of the sudden after years of sacrifice, delayed gratification, and self-deprivation a person would quite literally be penalized by the Obama class warfare.The reason is simple- Obama hasn't even held a legitimate job, let alone run a business.

If you do not plan on changing jobs or relocating in the near future, and have a long time horizon, than I would start looking for your new home.

Do agents expect homeowners to call them to let them know if someone else was hired for the job they interviewed for?

It was hard for me, and I've had a steady job since getting out of college.

I see that is going to take a while to get there, but my ultimate goal is to be able to walk away from my job and work for myself.

Currently, Real Estate is not my full time job.

Some good info but people should check out some of the online credit forums before spending a bunch of cash paying someone else to fix your credit.Its not rocket science and there are alot of very talented people out there helping others for free.Also aren't "Seasoned Tradelines" being neutered in the next edition of Fico?

My problem right now is i don't have a job yet to raise capital.My question is, is it possible for me to get a job in some real estate company without having the cert for real estate agent?

Then again I don't have a JOB that gets in the way of my business so I can afford to be there.Robin

Then quit your 9-5 job after you are financially stable with the company you found.