I need HELP!!!

[Matthew Jones]

Hey  everyone,

I'm having a big problem and am hoping that someone can give me some good advice and direction. I've been on bigger pockets for about a year now and I have a pretty clear vision of the path I will take to begin my real estate investing career. My plan is to house hack for a year or two in a small multifamily (3-4 units) purchased with an FHA loan, refinance the property and then look to buying a second income generator. Standard stuff right? Part of my problem is that I am in need of employment to support my family in the meantime, and I have this idea that I should be working in real estate to obtain experience while I pay the bills and make the most efficient use of my time. I've been doing 1099 work managing political campaigns but I am not a big fan of politics so I walked away from it for good. So my big question is this: Is there a viable way to earn money in real estate while learning the business? I have completed my coursework requirements for the real estate salesperson's exam and am currently studying, but it will be a while before I am seeing commission checks, so if anyone can point me in the right direction or give me any kind of advice I will be immensely grateful.

Thank you in advance,

Matthew Jones