If you're thinking about considering brokering real estate transactions as a career, it needs to be treated as a career not a side business.There are a ton of niches in real estate and while they may not be common there are real estate brokerages who employ agents full-time with and without commission.The majority of agents though are independent contractors acting as 100% commission sales associates.

I do not like my job and I don't know where to begin in search of a new career.

Buyer's agents typically represent you at no cost (commission is oftentimes paid for by the seller) AND they'll give you MLS access, off-market deal access, transaction coordination, etc.Holding your license and gaining MLS access is associated with fees - MLS Dues, licensing fees, continuing education fees, broker desk fees, etc.On the other hand, if you are looking to monetize your licensee status by helping folks buy and sell RE, you can earn extra income and potentially make this a career.I began as a part-time agent and was able to quit my 9-5 job after about 18 months.Best of luck to you moving forward!

As you earn their trust/respect, they'll open up to working with you.Keep the BP community posted on your progress!

The tenant needs to move ASAP due to fleeing an abusive relationship (needing to move ASAP is a huge red flag).She earns $3000 / mo as a stripper and receives about $6,000 in education loans every 6 months (in year 1 of 4 for education).

You wouldn't want to buy into an area that is declining rapidly where the tenant quality is decreasing along with the area.Bureau of Labor Statistics: Current Employment Statistics (CES)The Current Employment Statistics (CES) program produces detailed industry estimates of employment, hours, and earnings of workers on payrolls every month.

My fiancé moved for school so granted I make frequent visits but totally unfamiliar with the surrounding areas.Looking for potential partner (preferably local) in what I would hope to be a successful career in real estate investing.

If you can manage to put 20% down and earn 2x+ on your renovation and still cashflow after refi you’re doing EXCELLENT.

The earnings and growth potential made me want to get more into real estate.

However, one taught I have been contemplating, is a lease-option; wherein, I would deposit US$9,000 as option fee, and make monthly payments of US$5000 per month for 60 months, then refinance balance of US$600,000 from the bank or private lender after analyzing the long-term earning potential as a villa.