Real Estate Agent: Opportunity or No?

[Grant Boynton]

Hey guys,

So I am not new to bigger pockets and I know this discussion gets talked about frequently but I am in kind of a dilemma. 

So I know you can buy and sell real estate without a license. I have a job that is capped out at 67k/yr, I live in Montana where the market right now is absolutely crazy and cash buyers are coming in from out of state and buying up real estate. I don’t have the funds to compete with that.

I have an opportunity to work under one of the top real estate agents in my area and a personal friend of mine.  So the question is, do you guys see it as beneficial to work under this person,  gain mentor ship, and after a couple years have better access to deals, have the ability to buy or sell homes as me being the agent and to quit my current job currently making roughly 67k. I feel that there is more opportunities to grow and not have a capped salary but would like to hear your thoughts. Any input is very appreciated. 

Thanks Guys