Real Estate Investor vs. Mortgage Lending?

[Todd Hensy]

I am new to real estate investing and bought many books on how to buy, fix, rent, or flip them. I haven't made any deals yet. I was also considering mortgage lending as a career.

My question is ....which is more profitable? Becoming a mortgage lender and getting a license or buying and flipping houses? I heard mortgage lending is a tough business and turnover is high.

If I buy houses should I go through a real estate agent? I have an appt. with a dave ramsey specialist to buy my first home.

Need some advice.

Thanks,

Jack