@Greg Hamer sorry. like I said it doesnt apply to all... but until the NAR creates a true barrier to entry by requiring a bachelor's degree or something more than the current certification process, there will always be way too many agents that spoil the bunch... plus the traditional 3%-4% fees per side are WAY too much money. 20 years ago it was different due to all the legwork involved for agents... but now it should be more like 1%...

I first got interested when I was 16, but influence guided me into college where I came out with an engineering degree and a lot of debt.

And it's no accident that there are many graduate degrees and jobs that you can only get coming from a STEM background.

Flooded basement, AC went out on 100 degree week when their baby was born, dishwasher issues...

But in the years since, I've barely used the degree.

In the short term, I'm going to finish college with a psychology degree, and probably move to Seattle (where my family is) or LA (where I go to school).

I'm finishing my 2 year business degree soon.

When I put in central a/c I had to change from the timed thermostat because it only went to 74 degrees a/c and I wanted the tenants to have free reign over there a/c because they are paying for electric.

I would also like to point out that this can be a golden opportunity for someone who wants to mold an individual without enduring all the costs associated with training.I'm currently finishing my degree in Finance, I have 3 years of telecom sales experience, and eager to get into the mortgage profession.

Then make sure you get a great deal where you can force some appreciation, sell for a profit to give you an alternate exit strategy if you should need or choose to take it, and insulate yourself to some degree from short term market volatility or if your projections are off.