Good stuff.Ramon, thx for the welcome, I did the single family homes while I had my full-time job then decided to leave my job (wasn't financially independent from homes at the time) and created a real estate investing company where I did my syndicated deal that closed this past July.Joel & Cuong, agreed, I'll write a post on that deal soon.

Well, I agree with Don, to a point, you said broker's license, so if you will be a broker-agent under another broker I'd still agree with Don's comment.If you will be an independent broker, and you business is flipping that can change.

These reports are helpful for noting trends and statistics that you can use for your business plan and property package.

I tell them the area it is in. Depending

Last year I was laid off and have been looking for my next career – something more independent and rewarding.

How to become financially independent through real estate investing?

My brother and I each have our own portfolio of IL tax lien certificates, completely independent of each other.

After many years as an independent mortgage broker in California (when I wasn't sidetracked by something like sailing off to Mexico & writing a book about this true-life adventure) I have developed the ability to be effective anywhere.

Check out the Bureau of Labor Statistics site, BLS.gov.

If you prefer to work independently, just prepare yourself with knowledge before you take the plunge.