Wholesaling for Real Estate Rookies?

[Peter Matthews]

Is wholesaling a viable option for entering the real estate field? I've come across mixed opinions... Wholesaling requires a solid understanding of the market and accurate rehab estimating, but it also has a relatively low barrier to entry. As someone who recently graduated with a degree in construction management, I'm curious to know if wholesaling could serve as a suitable entry point into the real estate industry. I currently work as a residential/commercial project engineer so I am familiar with the rehab process. 

[Corby Goade]

There's no "wrong" way to get in to real estate, but contrary to what you'll hear from the people selling you mentorship, it's far from easy. 

If you are looking for a career in real estate and want to get started investing, why not just get a real estate license? There's billion dollar companies and infrastructure set up to help agents be successful, you just need to tap in to that. 

In addition, wholesaling generally exists in a grey area, legally speaking. There's defintely a time and place for it, but you can slide right in to a much more simple structure as an agent.