Tulsa,OK newbie just saying hi!

[Abel Rodriguez]

Hello everyone! 

My name is Abel Rodriguez and I'm relatively new to the REI world. I've read many books on the topic and have gotten in touch with a few local investors just to get a sense of direction.

Currently I have not done any deals but am excited to get my first deal done, although I want to do it as educated as possible.

While long term I want to build a big enough portfolio to achieve financial freedom, I still have a day job as a landscaper in the Tulsa area. This is both a good and a bad thing, bad because its off season and currently there is not much work, but very good in the aspect of I have more time to submerge myself as much as possible during the off season.

I've been a member for about 6 months with never so much as browsing the site. As of about 2 months ago all of that has changed and I have done my best to familiarize myself with the site.

I'm currently working on getting into wholesaling to help raise capitol so that I can invest in some rentals to create passive income. 

I do have one question for the seasoned investors. 

I just started my course to get my real estate license, and I'm in sort of a quandary as to if I want to continue landscaping (I personally love being outside working hard) or if I should take the leap and just work as a real estate agent while building my investment portfolio? 

The reason I ask this question is because I feel long term its a sacrifice that will lead to a better understanding and more networking right off the bat in the real estate world. Essentially learning the trade on the job.

whats your take?