Sure way to crash and burn.

It was always fun to follow them after a client got burned and try to regain the clients confidence in mankind again.

@Cassidy Burns Welcome to bigger pockets!

@Kenneth Hong  strong renter markets in the Midwest also equals little to no appreciation.. so if you have no appreciation its cheaper to rent over the long haul.. and you just don't have the same burning desire to own like you do with folks on the west coast or prime east coast or other higher priced markets.. 

@Shazia Chiu Cold calling will get you some business, but it is very hard and burns you out.  

Invest your time in really learning the market, and knowing your **** inside & out, then come up with a specific strategy & goal and your money will work a lot better for you, don't just jump into something because you have a couple bucks burning a hole in your pocket. 

A couple words of advice to help you avoid places where I've gotten burned already:Trust but verify when going through a house showing, especially your final house inspection before closing.

Just be sure you can still feed yourself if it all burns down.

Why is a real estate agent going to want to burn a lot of time unless they know you are serious.  

I burned out a few weeks ago, and just getting started again, I am doubting now too.