18 Year Old Aspiring Agent

[Jt Marting]

Hi! My name is JT Marting, and I'm an 18 year old looking to get into REI. In order to get a better grasp on the market and concepts, I feel like becoming a RE agent would be the first step. I'm planning on taking a gap year and living with my grandparents in Jupiter, Florida. I'd get my RE license, and hope to affiliate with a brokerage where I can learn more about RE.

I understand 100% that it would probably take me 6 months to close my first deal and i'm 100% okay with that. I think by starting when I'm young it will workout better because i'll have no expenses and nothing relying on me financially. 

I'm wondering what I can do, or what skills I can learn in order to make me a more successful agent. I understand that buying a home is one of the biggest decisions people make in their lives, so they often don't want to entrust an 18/19 year old with this decision. Has anyone been an agent this young or has any suggestions for me? I'd love to hear anything you have to say. Anything can help me out at this point!