All Forum Posts by: Jason Blevins

Just realized my topic was posted twice. My apologies to the moderator, i wasn't trying to spam my topic you can merge or delete as you see fit:

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/519/topics/210...

Not afraid of hard work. Generally I am trying to move away from a heavy debt load and moving away from any career where i'll need to take a significant paycut for several years before seeing my pay match and eventually exceed what I'm currently making. I can handle blood, but as of yet I'm not very handy. I'm more attracted to rental property but am interested in flipping a few too just to try it, I know there will be struggle in the latter path because of the handy work that is involved. Essentially, I enjoy helping people and am good with the public...I'm looking for a job I can get into in two years (some nurses in my area only have associates degrees) or less that will pay at least 50k. Thank you all for the words of encouragement.

Or how about this question...is there any career besides real estate agent/inspector that you feel would be an asset to an aspiring investor? 

inspector is actually what I was leaning towards and then I read that many companies don't hire unless you have experience in other fields as well (electrician,  plumbing, etc.) I don't know how true that is. As far as odd jobs that would help my knowledge base which is definitely something I need, however in the meantime my girlfriend and I have debt that rivals our combined yearly income. So i also need a better paying job. I make about 36k now so if I could make at least 50k as a home inspector that would be a welcome change. Any body with experience  in home inspection? Good job? Stable?

so I've been reading and listening to podcasts for awhile now and have been wanting to start something.  Im 26 and with me and my girlfriend's debt situation im looking into getting a better paying job so I can get out of debt and begin investing.  if i can do something real estate related that would be cool. my girlfriend wants to be a real estate agent and considering how challenging that can be I didn't think we should both do that. I thought about home inspector,  electrician, or plumber but currently have no technical skill with any of those plus 4 year apprenticeship may be a bit much. If not a real estate career im considering nursing or elevator repair.  What do you guys think considering I'd need extra time and money to start my real estate ventures? 

so I've been reading and listening to podcasts for awhile now and have been wanting to start something.  Im 26 and with me and my girlfriend's debt situation im looking into getting a better paying job so I can get out of debt and begin investing.  if i can do something real estate related that would be cool. my girlfriend wants to be a real estate agent and considering how challenging that can be I didn't think we should both do that. I thought about home inspector,  electrician, or plumber but currently have no technical skill with any of those plus 4 year apprenticeship may be a bit much. If not a real estate career im considering nursing or elevator repair.  What do you guys think considering I'd need extra time and money to start my real estate ventures?