Also, would it be worth gaining a degree in interior design? My goal is to open a real estate/interior design company by 2013-2014. Would that company be profitable? Is it worth the time to gain a degree (A.A) in both? or should I focus only on one trade?
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You are fallacious. Sex in no way turns into dull even at 60 plus, and it regularly thrills. Maybe there's a discount within the frequency, but it surely stays the equal because it used to be within the starting. I do not fully grasp the way it turns into exciting after seeing others. After all, it's all within the brain.
First up - selling real estate. Good real estate agents make money in all housing markets. A slumping housing market thins out the herd of people selling homes. Good agents continue to sell and make a living. Less than good ones move on. Do you think the housing market will remain strong forever once it recovers? If you don't think you have the skill set to develop into a good real estate agent then don't bother. Interior design is very project intensive. As long as you have projects in the pipeline then you can draw a sustainable income. If the projects dry up, then it becomes harder to earn a living. Now...any business is only as profitable as the hard work, talent and effort put into it. Running a business is hard work. The hours are long. Even working hard, smart and long hours does not guarantee success. I do think a real estate/interior design firm could be a good meld. Many people who buy homes are looking to renovate here and there. If you do a good job helping someone to buy a home, then you may have an edge if they want to remodel or simply can't decide how to furnish the place.