Is being a Realtor good or bad?

[Jeff Fishman]

Hello, planning to buy and hold real estate and want to know the pro's and con's. Should I become a realtor and buy RE, or not. Would love to hear people's input. Jeff

[Daren H.]

Being a Realtor will not teach you to be a real estate investor, but if you are planning to do real estate in an ethical manner, I see no negatives to being a Realtor. It helps more than hurts. I compare it being a Financial Advisor, you don't have to have a degree in finance but I am sure it does not hurt :)

The MLS access alone is huge. One listing or buyer representation a year covers all of your fees.