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Andrew Mowe
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Boston, MA
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Switching careers to become a real estate agent!?

Andrew Mowe
Pro Member
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Boston, MA
Posted

HEY BP COMMUNITY!

I would love to get some honest feedback on my thoughts.

I’m considering switching my career to become a real estate agent. I’m 25 and have been in the trades as an electrician for the past 7 years. I make a above average wage in the north east but I definitely feel worn down by the type of environment because I’ve always wanted to work on my own schedule and build something for myself. Now that I have found real estate investing and the industry as a whole to be a great driver for me, I’m considering making the switch.

I know money isn’t guaranteed and that being self employed may make it “harder” to qualify for loans on the investing side but I’ve always had a good work ethic and I want to realize a vision of being financially free by building something for me.

I can see myself making money as an agent as my income source and using that passion and knowledge to buy properties myself in the process.

AM I CRAZY!? Let me know what you think.

  • Andrew Mowe
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