I wish I would have asked before hanging my license...

[Nate Hedrick]

I am in the middle of my real estate agent classes and I am starting to look at local brokerages with which to hang my license. I intend to get into the real estate business slowly and will not be leaving my 9-5 anytime soon. I primarily want to use my license for REI but like the idea of working as an agent to make additional contacts and well as additional income. Any super important questions you recommend asking (or wish you would have asked) a brokerage before deciding who to work with? Thanks for your input!

[Jarrod Weaver]

Find a brokerage that does what you want to do. The big-box shops pitch education but the education they provide typically won't get a deal done in the REI world. It may work as retail real estate 101 - far different from what an investor needs. Take the time to get to know your future broker and look for someone who is willing to mentor you.