Keep my Engineering Job or Become a Real Estate Agent

[Juan M Restrepo]

Hello guys, I currently work as a consultant for a software company. The pay I get is decent for my specific profession, but I make a fixed salary regardless of how well I perform. I was considering switching to be a Real Estate Agent since they are pay on Performance and the pay is limitless depending on how well you do. This profession also synergies well with being a Real Estate Investor since it will force you to look for comps and learn your market.  I was considering going to KW since they have a lot of training available. I just wanted some input from the community. I would have to go part time as a realtor until I can start making some money. 

Some of the concerns I have is: 

1. Would this be foolish exchanging a job that pays me biweekly and gives me good pay (annual salary is around 70 k)  to be a Realtor? 

2. I know the majority of new realtors quit the industry after 1 or 2 years . 

3. How much do realtors on average actually make? I been looking at indeed and the average real estate makes 40 k a year. 

4. Could I even making working a part time as a realtor until I can quit my job. 

5. Does being a Real Estate Agent actually help you be a better investor? 

[Michael Albaum]

@Juan M Restrepo why not do both? Go get your agents license and work on weekends to see if it’s feasible as an income generator or if there are things about being an agent that you hate. It doesn’t have to be all or nothing. Dip your toes into the water and see what happens.

Best of luck!