Potential Jobs? Young Investor!

[Grant Bumgardner]

Before I begin I would like say, this BiggerPockets community has always been one of the best tools I’ve ever used in terms of getting advice from likeminded individuals not only in my small community, but nationwide. I appreciate anyone and everyone who takes the time to drop some knowledge bombs on a young entrepreneur! 

Last year I was enrolled as a Freshman at KSU studying Business Administrations. After lots of consideration and many stressful hours of plotting and thinking, I have decided to drop out of college and begin my career in the real estate world. (The cost of college after 1 year was completely absurd to me.) ~ $25k a year while living in a 10x10 room with roommates  

Now, I’ve dabbled in the real estate world a bit before. In high school I became VERY intrigued with the idea of Wholesaling properties and potentially buying rentals. (Managed to meet with 5 or 6 homeowners, never secured a contract..) 

This year if I am not going to college, life starts. So with that being said, I need to get a job in my local area (Manhattan, KS). I’ve spoken with a few of the realty companies around but I am not 100% sure whether or not SELLING real estate is what I’d like to do. I’ve told a few of the realtors that i would like to be an assistant or even just someone who can bring them coffee in the mornings and pick their brains.  Not sure if anyone has some input on my situation. 

Questions:

- What job position(s) do you think are best for someone who would like to become a real estate investor in the long run?

- Does anyone in the Manhattan, KS area know of any investor/realtor that is need of an extra hand?

- Is an assistance position something that realtors need?

Thank you so much for reading! If you or anyone you know could help in any way I would appreciate it! 

(I am currently living in Wichita, KS, but I am moving back up to Manhattan August 1. Signed a lease last year before realizing I wasn’t going to be going back to college.)

[Scott Mac]

Hi Grant,

Get the highest paying job you can get (that is stable long term income for you).

Cash is King.

Read Rich Dad Poor Dad.

Focus on getting CASH in the bank vs a job you can learn from.

You can learn whatever you need to online.

And when the COVID is over join every Real estate meetup in the area and make business friends with older people.

Get the biggest paychecks you can!

Work 2 jobs and live at home with your parents and save 100% of what you earn.

Good Luck!