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[Roman Katz]

Hello,

I am a 17 year old who is trying to become a real estate agent. I currently live in Kansas and want to move to get away from everyone I know. I feel as though it will help with distractions such as partying. I think I want to go to Utah to begin my journey. Next year I am getting my license and taking a finance and intro to real estate class all while in high school. Is it smart to go straight from high school into being an agent? Where are some other places I should think about moving? I want somewhere that has a low cost of living but will see growth in population as time goes by. Please reach out if you have any advice.

[Logan McKay Zylstra]

Roman, I would definitely consider visiting the places you want to move to before you make the leap. I am originally from CA and love Utah.

Couple of things to consider:

1. You can certainly learn how to market yourself as a real estate agent and get business that way, but most agents get a lot of business through who they already have personal connections with (SOI).

2. Being an agent, the money you make is extremely uneven. Some months you can literally make nothing. Something to consider before you move, do you have enough cash saved to continue to live.

3. I wish I would have gotten my license out of high school. You'll have some growing pains when you first get into the industry so I would be sure to join a team/get a mentor to teach you and keep you accountable.

4. Only get your license in the state where you plan to live and work. They are only valid in the state that you get them in.