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So... You Wanna Be a Real Estate Agent?
Almost every week, I hear from a friend or friend-of-a-friend who wants to talk about ‘going into real estate'.  Is now a good time?  Is it hard work?  Can I do it part time? How quickly can I make money?  Should I work as an assistant first? 
Successfully selling real estate IS hard... some estimates quote the first year drop-out rate as high as 80%.  But for those who make it through that painful first year (or two), it can be a dream job for the right person.  The financial potential is unlimited and eventually you can choose your own hours and take time off whenever you want.  Real estate can give you the lifestyle you always dreamed of, as long as you're willing to devote several years of hard work to building your business.One of the well-known perks to being in the bizness is the opportunity to purchase property under market value, get a paid a commission for doing so AND eliminate the majority of the fees associated with the sale of your investment property.  However, (in my humble opinion) it's a waste of time to get your real estate license for the sole purpose of buying investment real estate unless you have ... more

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