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.

I had the capital and I did enough research and I didn't feel like I was gambling.

I had the capital and I did enough research and I didn't feel like I was gambling.

I feel like this was a big gamble for the OP because if other STR landlords are irresponsible, the association could stop STRs- but he should be fine if he has to transition to long term and rent a room at the hotel when he’s in town. 

It also would be a weird letter to send to a lot of the duplexes here in town, because most of them are in subdivisions full of identical properties.At this point I think it's basically gambling unless you're committed to mailing the same addresses 8-10 times minimum over the course of several months.

However, in this crazy Dallas market I think it is more of a gamble; since nothing cash flows, I would be banking on the property appreciating vs bringing in passive income.

@Wendy DetersI wouldn’t gamble your retirement on flipping.

Start learning about houses, even take some of the free Home Depot classes, buy some of the How-To books, just immerse yourself in everything Real Estate.

I’m even willing to make the payments under the gamble of never getting it refunded, if I can get proper documentation. 

My co-worker (at a property management firm), recommended goin to the real estate school.I would also suggest getting a job doing something related, such as working as a leasing agent, property manager, or something similar to start immersing yourself into the field and becoming familiar with the lingo, and how business is done.