Balancing real estate sale with real estate investment

[Heriberto Villa]

Hello,

I'm a real estate agent in NYC. I have been trying to purchase my first investment for some time now. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to balance my career and looking for a personal deal. I find myself frequently working for my clients instead of myself. As a real estate agent, I don't get paid unless I close deals. Recently I've been thinking of switching careers that are salary-based. Can anyone here offer some advice?