Florida Panhandle (Pensacola/Destin)

[John Devereaux]

BP,

I am currently taking pre-license courses for my real estate license and aim to be completed in about 1-2 months. This will be very much a part-time / weekend job for me because I am currently on active duty military orders in Milton, FL. I am looking to learn more about the business, network, and produce some extra capital on the side to start purchasing more investment properties. Generally reaching out for mentorship in this career path, especially since I will be strictly part-time in a very competitive market and broker suggestions once I am complete with the state exam. Appreciate any input!

[Matt Jones]

@Bruce Lynn is right about NAS Pensacola being a frequent reason that people move in and out of the area. NAS Pensacola is unique in that it has a civilian led and run Navy Housing office that acts as a free resource for active duty and retired military that are looking for housing options in the private sector. They also have resources for military housing but the Navy Housing office that I'm referring to is run and staffed M-F by volunteer realtors. Ask PAR(Pensacola Association of Realtors) about the housing office when you join. In the past they required you to be licensed for at least a year before volunteering but these days they are short on volunteers and will likely bring you on right away.

As far as brokerages, I'm with Keller Williams and really like them.  They offer day and night time training classes for new agents and assign you a mentor to help get you on your feet and walk with you through your first several transactions.  Feel free to PM me with specific questions or for a contact at KW.