Took a leap of faith, need some advice on my next move

[Ryan Ilardi]

I have been on the site for about 9 months now. I had listened to pod casts, read a bunch, and watched some videos. I was in constant sponge mode! I have been interested in real estate for 10+ years and finally found a great resource to learn. However, at Thanksgiving time, I stopped researching and learning because of my 60 hr week job and the holidays. 

I had a great "job" for 13 years. It paid well, benefits were good, and it was safe and secure. I say had because this burning desire for real estate was making me crazy, I could't wait any longer, I needed to make the leap. 

So 2 weeks ago, I jumped off the cliff of safe and secure and decided it is time, time to go for my dream, my passion. I have since signed up for real estate school beginning in March and I have already affiliated myself with a broker. My plan is to become an agent but also invest. I figured the education of real estate school, the people I will meet as an agent, and access to the MLS will be important.

With all that said, I have about $10,000 that I can use to begin my investment/agent business. My credit is not good and obviously I don't have the secure job anymore (Although I will be working 15-20 hrs a week at UPS plus I drive for UBER about 10 hrs a week). I am asking for some advice/suggestions on what I should do next so I don't have to go back to the "job". I know it can be done and I am willing to put in whatever it takes!