I Want Out, Any Suggestions?

[Dakoda Spencer]

Hey BP,

I want out of my full time job at IBM. I'm sick of it. I know, I know. Working a job (even if you don't "like" it) is a part of "growing up". Working this job is one of the most unfulfilling things I've ever done in life. I want out. I could rant for a long time how I hate my job, but I won't. 

I know that getting financing is easier when you have a job, I know it means you can grow your portfolio faster, I know it gives you a cushion. I'm just sick of my job and want to know what my opinions are. 

I've looked into being an agent, but there's a lot of competition around me (from what I'm told). I've looked into being an appraiser, but that looks very difficult to get into. I don't really know what I can do. I wouldn't mind contracting work, if it wasn't seasonal. It looks like I may have to go to a local area to me (like Hagerstown, Morgantown, Martinsburg, Frostburg, or Fairmont) if I want to make this possible.

Do you all have any suggestions how I can get into real estate full time in my current position? I'm okay with living off of ketchup bread for a year or so.

-Dakoda

*sigh. I needed to get that off my chest. 

[Jay Hinrichs]

real estate is NOT all wine and roses.. and it can suck as bad as a day job.... not sure what this FANTASY about how this industry is easy and you can get rich..  some do but thats the vast minority.. most go broke at it... stick to your day job .. save your money and buy rentals thats the best way for most... or save your money and do flip deals or invest with other successful builders those types of deals.