Real Estate Agent Newbie

[Edosa Osemwegie]

Hello everybody,

How are you guys, I hope all is well! My name is Edosa and I'm from the Boston area. I'm currently reading,"How to Invest in Real Estate" by Brandon Turner and Joshua Dorkin. And I'm almost done with the book! I've been studying for my real estate salesperson exam for a month now and I'm just waiting to get an email back from PSI regarding scheduling an exam date. But that's being delayed due to COVID-19. 

What steps should I take upon receiving my license to ensure that I'm successful in this business? I like to learn from others' mistakes and I don't want to be among those people that quit after a year. Any advice/tips would help! Thanks in advance.

[Kevin Berry]

Welcome Edosa, This is a great place to learn from others and gather lots of knowledge of anything in the investing world. And congrats on your soon RE license. But, don't confuse the two. Investing and a RE license are two different beasts and they can often conflict. Investing is for your own portfolio. And having a RE license is to assist others in the purchase or sale of real estate. (albeit there are some perks: Access to MLS listings, write your own offers, list your own properties, etc).

A license is necessary to work for a real estate agency and assist others in the sale or purchase of a property.   But a license is not necessary to start purchasing and investing on your own.  Gather as much education as possible and jump in.   Good luck on your future endeavors and stay healthy.