Starting Out in Real Estate as a Younger Individual

[Sienna Cardona]

Hello!

I've shown plenty interest in real estate for a while now, however, I'm stuck on figuring out how to go through with it. The majority of the reason is because of my age and college confusion. To give some context, I am about to graduate high school in May, but I desire to start wholesaling now to eventually reach the point of doing house flipping later. Is it possible to start wholesaling now given my age range? If so, how can I do that?

To cover the part about college confusion, I am stuck on deciding if it is a good option for me. Is it recommended I go to college to help me for my house flipping career? I am planning on getting a degree in interior design to help increase my success and potential in house flipping. Is it a good idea or should I get a real estate certificate instead?

Apologies for all the questions, I really want to make sure I am heading in a successful direction to get into house flipping later on. I'm not sure if this is a good place to discuss these questions, but I want to hear advice from professionals in my desired career path. I'm open to any suggestions.

Thank you!

[Angie Castro]

Super possible! I got my real estate license at 18 years old and build a business with investors. When I started I mainly helped wholesalers find properties to wholesale on market and I got to know the investment world that way. 

About college... Is someone paying for it or do you need to get loans to afford it? if someone is paying for it then it could be a good experience and the people you meet could maybe help you later in your career but I would not say that being an interior designer will significantly change your flipping career enough to invest 4 years on it. The best thing that would help you with flipping is learning how to actually source deals that make sense. That is a great skill to have and you can learn that as an agent or wholesaling. 

Fast-forward 4 years from the beginning of my career I now own my Real Estate firm and I am a very successful realtor plus investor! I've own 4 properties(3 long term rentals and 1 airbnb) and I build houses with my husband! Currently building 4 houses in North Carolina. I never finished college and went straight into Real Estate. If you ever have more questions shoot me a message! I'm happy to help :)