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Elsa M.
  • Wheaton, IL
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Looking for a side job in real estate.

Elsa M.
  • Wheaton, IL
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Hi everyone, I need some advice! I work in the dental field and I would like to have a side job in RE. At one point is was considering purchasing a multi family property as my first home (live in one of the units) but after listening to Dave Ramsey, I decided to purchase a condo that I would be able to pay off in 5-6years. That way in five years from now, I wont have a car payment or mortgage (only HOA fees and property taxes of course) I'm in my 30's, no kids and single.

After my home is paid off, then I would like to purchase properties.   In the meantime, I want to pick up a side job to pay things off more quickly, I don't want to stay out of the RE game so I'm considering working in RE in someway. Can you guys give me any advice as to what you think I can do. Should I become a RE agent (which I'm not too crazy about going into sales) or an appraiser?  What else could I do? How long would this take?  Perhaps if I enjoy this  work I would considering doing it full time in the future.

Thanks guys!

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