Agent or Contractor? Which is more important for investing?

[Joseph Gisler]

Which has been harder to find and which has been more important in your investing, a investor savvy agent or a reliable contractor? 

I am trying to figure out the route I want to go, become a contractor or a real estate agent. I have already done the initial licensure courses to become an agent but I love doing renovations, and even run a little handyman side hustle. I also work in construction full time so definitely no lack of experience to go the contracting route but I also have the work ethic to become a realtor. I’m torn between the two options!

My #1 goal is to help others invest in real estate as I believe it is the best option to grow wealth. I originally thought becoming a realtor was that but I feel like I have met multiple great realtors while everyone still complains about the lack of good contractors. Which option would you choose if you were in my shoes?