Seeking Advice on Career Change to Real Estate

[Jeremy Burnheimer]

Hi BP community,

I'm at a crossroads in my career and could use some guidance. I've been working in the medical cannabis industry for 3 years, and while its a well-paying salaried position, I recently discovered working in this industry complicates my ability to secure a competitive loan to begin my investing journey.

Considering this, I've been contemplating obtaining my real estate license to become an agent. The idea of becoming a real estate investor has always excited me, and I believe this change could align better with my interests and help me learn skills and build knowledge.

Regardless, I am seeking a new job and I'm torn between finding a position in a similar line of work in a different industry or taking the risk of changing careers to pursue my passion for real estate. Has anyone here made a similar transition, and if so, what challenges did you face? How did you navigate them, and do you think it was worth the risk?

I'd appreciate any insights, advice, or personal experiences you can share to help me make a more informed decision.

Thank you in advance!

[Henry Clark]

Right now is a bad time to be changing jobs.  Even a worst time to fully go into real estate sales.  

Would still work on the license but not go full time.  Also you need to figure out your RE strategy.  Wouldn’t just be an agent.  

When you worn out on a Sunday evening with your day job and your REI and have some momentum in your next career. That's when I would think about switching.