@Anthony Carrasquillo Hard money lenders, like any other industry have the goods and the bads.

The industry has an 87% failure rate, which is right in line with the 90% failure rate for small businesses.Becoming a real estate agent should be looked at as no different than starting any other business.

Hi Sara, welcome to RE industry. 10% is actually not possible.

I may be able to help or at least provide a contact within the industry.

For example I specialize in real estate and small to mid-sized businesses but don't specialize in any particular industry for those businesses.I saw the other comment about retirement plans.

Have a couple meeting a year with guest talkers from the industry or utilities 

I find it interesting that every other industry is looking to grow revenue (and profit), while in REI there is that idea that more doors are better.

We invest in real estate locally and work full time in the sales side of the industry.

Hi Quinten:Many CPAs, myself included, leverage their experience in real estate with their primary industry.

There is strong industry there, as well as stability.