Seeking Career Advice?

[Andrew Perkins]

My current career is challenging and never boring. The pay is good, the company is great, and there are plenty of opportunities for growth. However, there’s just something that I can never shake off.

Every chance I get, I find myself talking about real estate, mortgage rates, and loan strategies. I find every excuse to analyze properties and build spreadsheets for rehabs and rentals. Every real estate transaction I’ve been involved in (we’ve bought and rehabbed a couple of long term rentals) has been so enjoyable and I always think that if I could spend every day immersed in all things real estate it would be my dream job.

That being said, I’ve spent almost a decade working hard to build my career as a leader in the construction industry. I keep waving my thoughts off and telling myself to stay the course. It almost feels irresponsible to explore something like becoming a real estate agent at the expense of something that I’ve dedicated so much time to.

I guess I’m wondering if my passion for all things real estate is enough reason to truly take steps towards a full time career in real estate?  What paths might I look into?

Any advice would be helpful!