RE Agent or RE Investor... which way should I go?

[Robert Crull]

Hi Guys,

Not sure if I am posting this in the right place but here it goes...

I currently have a full time job but I really want to get into Real Estate Investing. I am considering becoming a part-time RE agent first so that I can gain knowledge, experience and build up cash reserves (eventually want to quit my job). However, I am also considering just focusing all my effort into RE investing (flipping first, then buy and hold later) and not worrying about becoming an agent (or maybe consider it later). What are your thoughts?

Thanks in advance!

-Robert (Murrieta, CA)