It's Washington DC area so relatively insulated from market corrections, though if the sky truly falls and it happens to be right then, no real estate will be unaffected.I am not motivated to rent by greed, I am motivated by interest - have never done it before, and given that this property I already own and other factors make it conducive to renting- will certainly look at new opportunities in next market as well. 

I occasionally would get extremely motivated about investing in real estate, but would often be shot down by others or my own limiting thoughts.

Thanks so much @Stephanie P. and @Corby Goade this is very helpful and thanks for motivating me to keep going regardless!

Hello BP members,My name is Julia Sung and I recently passed real estate license exam in NYS and completed the course.I was wondering if there's any real estate brokers (residential or commercial) out there who might be looking for a part-time agent to work for in NYC area.I am very eager and motivated to immerse myself in this business.My hours are flexible and cooperative.

Instead of sending direct mail to find a motivated seller for a house hack deal, has anyone tried calling places listed as For Rent and asking if they would be interested in selling instead?

I was set on transforming this common room into a small efficiency apartment or fifth unit. 

The RE market is efficient.  

This will provide you with more stable income and accelerated learning vs. trying to build your own business while competing against people twice your age with far more experience, hustle, and the motivation of feeding/housing a family.I know one person that started real estate at 18, made a successful business, and is still in it 30 years later.

A couple of factors are at play.First, rents trail purchases because it's a less efficient market. 

You said you are excited to start and that's great motivation.