Part-time realtor

[Sean Connolly]

Hello everyone, I have been strongly considering going for my real estate agent license to get more experience in the field. I am currently a firefighter and work two 24 hour shifts a week, and a landlord of a duplex. My question is, would it be worth it to work part time as a realtor? Or is realty too time consuming to do on a part time basis. I'd be afraid of not being fully available due to my other job. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

[Karl Krentzel]

Part Time vs. Full time?  I think that's actually not the question at all.  

It's "How Much Time Will I Spend On My Dreams?"  Part time can be 20 hours, 30 hours, 40 hours... it's just a question of perspective.  

We all have 168 hours a week to spend on our dreams.  You have to spend some at the firehouse, but the other time, you get to choose how to spend it.  

Getting your license doesn't make you a Realtor®.  Just gets you licensed.  There are additional costs to join the National Board, Local, etc. 

So to me, it's a question of Cost vs. Benefit.  

Do you see the value of being a Realtor® who Invests as one that you would be willing to invest the necessary time (rather it be 20 hours or 30) to achieve your goals as worth the cost it would take to get it (about $1500).

I hope you do choose to get your license, and invest.  If you are licensed agent, who also invests, your marketing efforts and opportunities EXPLODE!!! 

Trust me, finding an investor friendly broker is SUPER Easy!  I wrote an article about it on my blog.

Best wishes to you!

Have a Powerful Sales Day!