Income fluctuates tremendously in most 1099 real estate occupations (being a Realtor included) so having that put away will be vital to your comfort and peace of mind as you get started.(1) figure out how your minimum monthly income needs (this may change as you move to a different city and get out of college life, so estimates are fine for now)(2) cut out everything extra until you've put away 6 months reserves(3) live way below your means so you have extra money to save and investGood luck and congratulations!

This amount fluctuates, typically peaking before a property purchase and then gradually decreasing as we rebuild reserves for the next opportunity.

The demand and what the market will bear- fluctuates quite a bit more than I had realized.

Plus, competition on the platform fluctuates, so you always need to stay 1-2 steps ahead while managing your campaigns.

I started exploring multifamily properties and various markets, which helped mitigate risk and maximize returns.By expanding my focus to include different areas, I was able to weather market fluctuations better and ensure a steadier cash flow.

Also, dynamic pricing could make sense if you're looking to have rent fluctuating.

Stock market fluctuates a lot.

Our MTRs in Denver and Colorado Springs fluctuate between 1.2x and 1.4x the long-term rents. 

I’d also recommend looking into off-season demand, as coastal markets can fluctuate.

Let’s unpack it.Market contextI’ve been working in the Phoenix and Austin markets for 20+ years, and while each is different, both are currently going through some fluctuations.