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Difference between real estate investing and brokering

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  • Yonkers, NY
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Hi everyone, I know this might sound like a dumb question but I am a complete beginner trying to learn as much as I can about real estate. Anyways, what is the difference between real estate investing and real estate brokering? Please help and thanks for replying!

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Cody L.
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Cody L.
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"Investing" means (or implies) that you bought property to own and run it for its income.

"Brokering" means you represented the buyer or seller on a transaction for some commission amount.

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