With only $20K to invest and so early in your career, try to do real estate by partnering up with someone that knows what they are doing preferably in your area so that you can meet with them, see the property, and really get into it.

The effort does not always equal the reward.When I started my working career, I worked in a large city, and met more than a few millionaires.

@Josh CaldwellThanks for the follow up comment.

Have you had negative encounters like this at the beginning of your investing career?"

Also, I will soon be licensed as a real estate agent (more so to help me learn more about real estate than to actually pursue a career).

If not you can always explain the shift of career change in your resume.

The forums are great place for networking and the ebook The BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Real Estate Investing is a great read for learning in your REI career.

Many investors start their investing career with the real estate wholesaling strategy; and have asked similar questions.I know your example is hypothetical.

More condos are expecting to hit the market this upcoming year with less sales being marked on the board.

I just really want to get my foot in the door but i will do further research before deciding if being an agent is the right career for me.