Real Estate Agent Question

[Jordan T.]

Hello. Im new to the forum and cant even say I'm new to real estate investing, because I havent even started. I am young still (24) and want to learn more before I jump in. I've read books, articles, and forums the last few months, but still want to expand my knowledge before I begin.

My question is- Would becoming your own real estate agent/broker be worth it? (In order to cut out the middle man) In other words, would taking courses, classes, and tests, to become a certified agent, be worth the time and money?

Thanks all.

[Cameron Sharp]

I am an investor of 11 years and I do not have my license. It is personal preference. I would recommend find some agents that are versed in working with investors to learn from.

One opportunity I have missed out on from not being licensed is; when people begin to realize you are a real estate mover and shaker, often times people will want to list there home with you or have you help them buy a home. I could have made some side cash listing their homes or helping them buy.

I am ambitiously lazy, so I like having other people do a lot of the work for me, that is why I continue to use, in some circumstances, agents to do the finding and listing for me.

Good luck :)