What's your day job to fund your investing?

[Jared Jones]

I am curious how everyone who is a real estate investor got started in it. What is or was the job you had to get you started, or did you start another way? I am currently looking to be a brick mason, as the pay is good and I can be home everyday, which is big to me. Then once I complete an apprenticeship and make better pay, I can start funding buying rental properties. 

Is a brick mason my best bet? I have looked at other apprenticeship jobs, as college is too much. And I don't like being on computers that long, i like being on my feet, and want good hours (40 hours a week) so I can be with family. 

I looked at evelevator installing, but the jobs isn't near me and only so many people get in. 

Any help is appreciated, thanks!