I want to get into the real estate business but I don't know where to start. I don't want to really be in school for it either. Where do I start and what do I do?
you can either take online courses or take the classes at your local community college. Its a good career. even though people say the market is crap and you wont make and money. There are tons of short sale opportunities out there - snag a listing, houses are cheap - great for first time home buyers, also chances are the place youll sign up with have bank owned listings which are vacant. do a ton of listings to meet people. youll make money if youre out there. no matter what the market.
You need to gain experience by joining realtor's, take on courses and study.
I LOVE real state , luxury real state in partucular , especially in NYC. If you want to be a real state agent you just need to take an easy test not a difficult step , but if you want to own a real state firm be a broker than it would be nice to go to business school :)
You must have a good amount of money.Please be an apprentice to a real estate magnet until you get good experience.Real estate is a gambling business.Meanwhile you may concentrate on small purchases and their selling s.
Id recommend getting your real estate license to start, Most states require a 48 hr and 24 hr exam and then require a state test. All in it takes about 4 weeks and one grand after you pay all your test and mils/licensing fees. You then need to choose a broker (company to hold your license). You can start selling and learn about the market. You also have access to MLS, so you get all the foreclosures first and know how long a property has been on the market and if it has been reduced disclosures etc. All said in done it costs about 1k to get started, but selling one house will pay for it and you ll get a great education too!
