New Member from West Los Angeles

[Matthew Mirkin]

Hello Biggerpockets Community!

My name is Matt, I live in West Los Angeles and I am just starting out in the real estate industry. Since the company I was working for just got sold I'm out of a job but now have a chance to do something new and REI sounds exciting and interesting to me. At this point I'm trying to learn as much as possible by researching online ie biggerpockets and meeting with people I know that work in RE and picking their brains. So far, flipping houses, specifically, is what sounds most interesting to me. I like the idea of finding undervalued properties, rehabing them, adding value, and selling for a profit.

I was lucky enough to work with someone at my last job that has been successfully flipping houses in the Lancaster, CA area for a few years now and he is willing to take me on and show me the ropes of flipping.

In addition to having a mentor lined up I'm seriously considering getting my CA Real Estate Salesperson License. So far, in my conversations with people about REI, almost everyone has told me its a no brainer and to get my License. Would you agree that I should get my License and if so, which prep class/course would you recommend?

All comments and advice for someone starting out in REI are appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

[Shane W.]

@Matthew Mirkin welcome to BP!

I'm down the road in Santa Monica.

I'm currently getting my CA real estate license. I purchased the online course through Allied. Quite a few people on BP recommended them and I found it to be pretty good. Just be sure to make note of the time restrictions. This is enforced by the CABRE to stop people from signing up to quickly get their license. 

Check out their site for more info.

http://www.dre.ca.gov/Examinees/