All Forum Posts by: Hammad Ali zanjani

The Pros of the auto job would be full time income and a W2 for lending purposes which would allow you to start investing in real estate (either by buying a home to live in/househouse hack, or to rent out).

The Con of the auto job would be that you have less control over your time and earning potential.

The piece of information that we don't have, and I think is important before giving advice, is "what is your current financial/living situation"? If your living situation allows you to go a year or two with minimal income then maybe it makes sense to hop into real estate full time and build your business. However if you're currently burning through your savings to cover personal overhead then get a job yesterday.

Good luck!

Welcome to BiggerPockets, Hammad! You came to the right place! 

I would do both if at all possible. More than likely you will not make a ton starting out as a realtor. The automotive job can be a good source of income while you learn your craft. W2 is very lender friendly as well. Keep it until you buy that first house hack!