I have an appointment with a lawyer, but id love to talk to anyone that has had experience of converting in the past in Hoboken.

Ask how many units they manage and how much experience they have.

Being young will present challenges in a field where experience is highly valued not just with lenders.

My piece of advice would be to make sure you have a great agent in your corner to help you assess the market, make informed decisions, etc. having a good agent can be day & nights difference when it comes to your experience.

Quote from @Jay Fayz: Hello everyone,I've recently been exploring real estate as a potential career path and I'm looking for advice on the best entry-level job to gain experience and knowledge.

I've only had one listing transaction from my BP leads.Most are complete noobs or have limited REI experience with a rental or two.

They claim to market on dozens of online channels, and they seem to know the right amenities to feature, have great design, services, experiences etc.

Can you please help me understand better what potential concerns in your experience can potentially arise here? 

I've found options in Costa Rica, but rates are in the 10% range.Does anyone have any experience or guidance on obtaining a mortgage equivalent to purchasing a 2nd home in the US?

If that's my experience in a small town, I suspect it's probably everywhere.