I'm considering going into real estate and want a good way for someone with my current situation to get a good start. I thought about going to an actual company like Coldwell, or maybe a smaller chain one, and asking if I can do part time internship, or something along that nature to get started. My current situation is working full time at a chicken factory that runs about 50 hours a week and going to school full time. I have a family and I have little to no time to do anything, and that is including my homework. I'm not going to school for real estate (obviously) but have thought about changing my major to accommodate for this; Maybe a business major. Any feed back would be appreciated! :D
that's a hard time you have there since you are working at the same time studying. But if you will just strive hard and don't give up easily I am pretty sure success will be near at your reach. Anything you can do to be successful involves effort and dedication. So feel free to what you want but be practical in your decisions.
Wait...are you serious? You couldn't have picked a worse time to consider real estate. No one can afford to buy a house these days. Hell, 10% of the population doesn't even have a job! Banks aren't lending. Home equity was crushed. My friend's mom was a great real estate agent. She lost her home 8 months ago. Business is a good major. If you don't have time to do your homework, try working a security job. You don't have to do much; you can do your homework at the job.
Cheri, I'm not sure where you are located, however, where I am at (Central Florida) there are other means of buyers getting into a home they can afford with alternative financing. My real estate board and our local real estate investor association occasionally put on seminars and classes showcasing companies and individuals who are willing to put up private money. I have included a link to an upcoming workshop being put on by one of the most knowledgeable and well-respected investors in the area. Also, you are correct in starting out with one of the larger brokerages (Coldwell, KW) since they offer some of the best education and mentor programs for rookies. I started our with Coldwell myself, but am now with Keller Williams. Best of luck in your decision...and trust me when I say there ARE plenty of capable buyers in our current market!
