Are you seeking to serve a new role?

If it works for the GP and that person, then it's a win for everyone, just be honest with your role. 

I encourage everyone to do their own research and exercise caution when approached with investment opportunities through private conversations.Someone approached me online saying she is a real estate broker.

I’ve been in this kind of setup before, and while I've done a lot to be more balanced in my work/life, it's tough to consistently make progress on much outside of work.Job B is a municipal gov't role that pays less, but gives me back real time.

Hands-on experience often comes fastest by getting close to active operators, even if the role isn’t perfect at first.

I paid her to learn all of the roles.

What surprised me wasn’t the rankings themselves, but how often the exercise surfaced where my gut feeling disagreed with the data — and forced me to explain why.At least for me, that’s been more valuable than chasing a single “top market” list.I’m curious how others here think about this:Do you start with a preferred strategy and narrow markets from there?

To exercise the Early Termination Option.

Many properties at lower price points are technically livable but dated, and expectations play a big role in whether a deal feels workable or disappointing.If your goal is investment-focused rather than owner-occupied, expanding the search radius or adjusting the strategy slightly can open more doors.

Hi everyone,I’m based in Los Angeles and currently transitioning into real estate.My background is UX/UI design and real estate marketing, and I’ve previously worked with brokerages supporting listing materials, branding, and sales-related tasks.At this stage, I need stable income while entering the industry, so I’m intentionally looking at support / listing / operations roles rather than jumping straight into a commission-only agent role.Long-term, I’m interested in becoming an agent or staying closely involved in residential real estate, but I want to build a strong foundation first.For those who’ve taken a similar path:•Are support/listing roles a good entry point in LA?