My grand scheme was to quit it in order to get my RE License (one of their rules) but as life would have it, my roommate got laid off last week, and I don't have enough savings set aside to cover every eventuality and a year off to get a real estate career going.

Some prior experience in a related field helps.Development can take a fair amount of cash as lenders do not like funding such projects unless the developer has a lot of money on the line.

(I am not sure of the terminology here, so I hope someone understands).I'm going to let someone else field this one as I am a bit confused. o.OOriginally posted by "alwaysontime":3.

I have a strong sense of where you are presently and where you expect to go next as you build your RE investing career.

It's a broad question for a complex area of real estate.I did want to offer one point for you to (hopefully) remember for the rest of your career."

Seriously folks this is a career.

I am just looking to get my feet wet, and hopefully be on the way to a very successful career.

A proper IB is much more than just a trading desk.FX is an option but not likely to be a great one.I like the suggestions where you would start a career in something related to RE so you are closer to the direction that is your passion.John Corey

Before you start "thinking outside the box" make sure you know how things work inside the box.It takes hard work and perseverance to achieve success in any field, and real estate is no different.

I actually started my career in real estate there.