Switching Career Path to Real Estate - HELP!

[Stephanie Fernandez]

Hi BP! 

I am currently a Business Analyst for the Healthcare industry here in Orlando, Fl. I have been captivated doing research on becoming a Real Estate investor, actively participating in BP, going to seminars and networking events soon to come. With that being said.. Reality kicks in Monday at 6am when I wake up for the gym.. then work by 8. The worst part is that I have to do that FIVE DAYS out of my week. I landed the job because it was something I am good at - just not passionate about.

I am looking to find a Real Estate focused Career. I want to completely surround myself with people who are as motivated and driven as I am for passive income. 

Can anyone give me any advice where I can go to find a well-paying salary based position in the real estate Market?

[Bill Gulley]

Welcome Stephanie, RE is really a feast and famine industry in the marketing arena, salaries can be had in management, but that isn't going to be a well paid job at an entry level. Management can also be as boring and frustrating at a desk as any other job, honestly. The fun is on the streets working with people, cutting a deal.

Corporate real estate management, like the RE department for Wal-Mart might be an option, but the good jobs require college and experience, otherwise it's simply clerical.

Don't forget to look at government, the largest RE owner in the country must have management too.

Don't quit your day job, but might go to school for agents, learn the basics first, then begin looking at how to move RE. Good luck :)