Should I start in property management or obtain my real estate license?

[Carissa H.]

Hello,

My name is Carissa Hendricks and I am so grateful to have found this community! I am finishing up How to Invest in Real Estate by Joshua Dorkin/Brandon Turner and would like to take another action step. My husband and I are interested in starting our investment journey, but we are not sure of the best avenue to do so. He currently works full time while I stay home with our 11 month old daughter. Recently, I have considered either returning to the workforce within a property management role for experience or obtaining my RE license. What advice or recommendations would you give to our family? I would also love to connect with any local investors to simply learn more. We live near the Savannah, GA area.

[Tanner Sherman]

Quote from @Richard F.:

Quote from @Alan Asriants:

Getting property management experience would be great for you.

I don't think you need your license to get paid a salary.

If you are paid commissions from the properties you manage, then yes. 

 Aloha,

That varies based on State laws. Most define "real estate activities" that unlicensed individuals can not perform...salary or commission has nothing to do with it.

 Yes, definitely state specific.