Investor with a Real Estate License

[Ashley Salinas]

Hello BP,

My name is Ashley, I live in Houston, Texas. I am currently working on getting my real estate license as well as buying my first rental property. Are there any investors out there who have already accomplished this, who are willing to give advise? I'm not quite sure what brokerages I should try to apply with once I am licensed. I first made he decision to become an agent so that I will be able to gain access to the MLS, but now I see more benefits to being a full time agent. Someone please help!

[Justin Jarmon]

@Ashley Salinas I am in Houston as well and on a similar route to yours. I am sitting for my exam soon and plan to be active by years end. 

I would advise that you interview a few offices that you know or are in the area you are interested in. You should be interviewing them like a new candidate for a job. All brokerages are different, so find the one that suits you best. 

There is also the option that was mentioned above of a flat fee brokerage. You can research alot of those on the internet. Just remember your skill level. I am new, so I am looking for support and mentorship. 

If you would like to meet up and chat sometime, let me know. I am not an expert, but have done alot of research. I can pass along what I know. 

Justin