If a potential client is using 1031's they will appreciate a realtor they don't have to educate. 

I am going to continue educating my self while I get enough for the DP and other expenses.

Sucks that our education program teach us nothing about this matter.I agree that competition is important for the market! 

I’m educated now, but I had no one in my circle that really knew anything until now.

There are ways for the smart, savoy, and willing to educate themselves fast, folks who want to build wealth in real estate to do it now and rather quickly as compared to most other industries.

If you want to make a career of investing you get "one on one" training that is comprehensive, like at How I Made Millions Investing In Real Estatehttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/1146250-how-...that should be in the $15k to $20K range and guarantee you'll buy properties or your money back.Or, if you want to learn basics and "dabble"There is a "community" that runs about $8k to $10K that says they have online videos and other community members to answer your questions.

Bigger Pockets is a great place for education and networking. 

Would love to connect and learn more about your education/real estate experience so far!

Bigger Pockets is a great place for education and networking. 

You just got a super cheap education #8 I would seriously consider a bond fund etf vs real estate based on your post.