How would I obtain a career as a Real estate investor ?
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Well...you need capital (money) to start with so you can start buying properties. \n\nYou buy properties (real estate) and you sell them for more than you paid for them. You might want to learn your local real estate laws and maybe even get licensed as a realtor.
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Easiest way to get it follow the advice they've already given you here. Either on line or with broker's company and you'll have it in a few months.\n\nThe RIGHT way, study & get eduated!\n\nI would NOT suggest you take ANY classes from ANY RE company because all they teach you is to memorize certain things and memorize the questions so you can answer them correctly during your exam. This way you can start making money for the company.\n\nI personally think you will be doing a diservice to the community if you go this route.\n\nI suggest you research your local community college or University that offers these classes. The instructors there DONT have a financial interest on you passing the exam so you can make them money. These instructors are either currently in the business or have been in the business before.\n\nAfter you get your license there are still classes you can get at school.\n\nFor EXTRA information, the training classes your local Association of Realtors offers or may be even your RE company, they will teach you about the contracts & more.\n\nSo all and all study and get the right education.
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When I was in high school I found myself in a very similar situation.  I got my real estate license the year I graduated.  I will tell you this; it’s hard, but if you work hard, you can do it.  Even being highly respected as a high school senior, in leadership at my church and in school, it’s still hard to get some one to trust an 18 year old w/ a $500,000 real estate purchase.  \n\nI started out by working at a national (resale) real estate company.  In spite of my hard work, I realized what I was doing was not going to pay off  because of my age.  I needed people to come to me, so I started selling new homes.  I won’t lie, these jobs are hard to get.  I worked a lot of long hours for a builder for not much money, but it has paid off.  I recently tested for my brokers license, and hope to open my own office in the future.  \n\nIf I could give a few bits of wisdom to you they would be this; \n1)  Work hard in school, if you can take extra classes in English and any type of business or law classes that you can, these will be very useful later on. \n2) Don’t listen to anybody that tells you “you can’t”, a lot of people will, and if you listen to them, you won’t.  \n3) Don’t give up, real estate has about an 80% wash out rate, it took me about 3 years before I started to succeed.  \n\nIt’s been 5 years sense I got my license, and I must say THE JUICE WAS WORTH THE SQUEEZE.
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You could go to a traditional school for your real estate school needs, or you could try what I did and do it all online.  Online is a great way to go, you can get through the required material much faster than you would sitting in a class room.  I took classes thru United Educational Services and Allied Schools (both are licensed by the state of CA).  I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Allied.  Their materials are much better and they have great customer service if you run into any problems.\nGood luck with your real estate stuff.
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First of all you have to have to be a licensed real estate salesperson in your state. Then when you hang your license with your broker they will tell you if and which Board of Realtors® to join. You will be charged annual dues and be required to take Code of Ethics classes.
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The real estate world is one of the most divergent businesses around.  In almost any activity in life, the 80/20 rule applies: 80% of the goods are earned by 20% of the people.  (Also, 80% of the value in a project is created by 20% of the effort, it takes the other 80% of the effort to get things finished.)  In real estate, the split is 93/7: 93% of the money is split between 7% of the real estate agents.  \n\nThere are a lot of reasons for this:\n\n-- It's sales, either you're motivated and getting the job done, or you'renot\n-- A lot of people do this part time for their own homes and those of family members\n-- There is a lot of competition out there\n-- Real estate businesses take years to build a recognizeable reputation (vs. most other businesses can do it within a year)\n-- Without a lot of transactions (one or two a month for most full-time professionals), one bad deal can really change how much money is made during the year\n\nIf you want to make it as a real estate agent, I'd give you the following pointers:\n\n-- Shop your first broker VERY carefully.  Make sure they've got a system for you to implement, make sure you're going to get a mentorship program, and make sure that other new agents you interview at the brokerage got the things they were promised.  \n-- Be sure you have a decent sales approach.  I recommend The New Conceptual Selling (a good book on sales management) and Prospecting Your Way to Sales Success by Bill Good (Kind of corny, but a day-by-day approach to prospecting--which is very different than selling, by the way)\n-- Be sure you've got an income for the first year or so.  Maybe a spouse can work, some money is saved up, something like that\n-- Be sure you have a niche in mind before you start (a specific neighborhood, investments, commmercial (which has many niches involved), new construction, sellers only, buyers only, etc.).  Stick to that niche only and refer all the other business to others in your brokerage (you'll get a split on what they are good at, and you'll spend your time getting good at your one thing)\n-- Surround yourself with the most competent professionals (have two good mortgage people, one that does most everything for you FAST, and the other that only does HARD deals; an escrow officer, and an appraiser).  You'll work with others, but if you know who does their job well, that will save a lot of your own time from saving deals that others were messing up.  \n\nI worked the business for a while, got out when the ups and downs were too much for me, and found that the things I was working on came through eventually.  I'd be much more secure financially today had I stuck with it.\n\nFeel free to contact me through Yahoo! Answers if you have any follow-up questions.\n\nGood luck!
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get into real estate business. get details of properties of people who u think or kow will require and then get the sell it to them for commssion. u dont need much of an investment in this, just the time and efforts. even if you get one deal in 2 to 3 months it is good enough. try your luck and all the best
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I don't think any college experience is necessary to get in real estate.  \n\nAll you need is the drive and PR skills to sell the crappiest dumps for the highest price possible... and/or have the capital to buy the nicest places at the lowest price and the savvy to resell them even higher.\n\nIt's a very competitive environment, better be ready to fight your way through
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Did you want to be a realtor, or buy real estate as an investment?\nIf you are barely making it, it will be extremely difficult as a realtor.  If you go to a real estate company such as Century 21, and tell them you would like to be a realtor, they will send you where you need to go for training and help you get started.  You may find a broker who will carry you until you start bringing in commissions.  Look for at least a 55/45 split.  (55 you 45 them Anything less is robbery.  As you go, you will earn higher splits)   \nThen you pay her/him back.  It's all commission.  You make what you earn on your feet..  Be advised that it is also cut throat.  Lots of sharks in that field.  If you can deal with them, it's a good living in the right town.
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I don't have real estate background.\n\nI change career and am now into MLM. If you are changing career, I encourage you to explore it too as an option. \n\nA website I recommend is www.network-marketing-works.com.
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I would go online or visit a large book store as they have a variety of books as to real estate investment, the reference to NOLO is also a great resource, especially for California Landlord type references.\n\nYou may wish to contact a real estate brokerage, that has knowledge of investment properties or contact a local commercial brokerage such as a CCIM and see if you could interview a broker that could open a few doors for you.\n\nYou are wise to explore this specialty in real estate.
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The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.\n\nI recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.\n\nAssociations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links. \n\nResearch, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:\n\n* Professional Real Estate Development 2nd Edition by Richard B. Peiser, Anne B. Frej\n* Real Estate Development: Principles and Process by Mike E. Miles\n* Be a Successful Residential Land Developer by R. Dodge Woodson\n* Land Development Calculations: Interactive Tools and Techniques for Site Planning, Analysis and Design by Walter Martin Hosack\n* Residential Land Developer's Checklists and Forms by R. Dodge Woodson\n\nThere are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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You should be close to the area you want to 'work'.  \n\nIf your sphere of influence is near where you live, you need to consider moving closer to that area.  The only way to make sure you get off to a good start in real estate is to service the people you know.  \n\nI've been in the business 3 1/2 years, and the referral base is really only now getting what I would call 'good'.\n\nIf it's not working in that location, you need to look inward and determine why.  Is it because of location, or are you making sure you're doing all the things you need to do to succeed.  In my short time in the industry, I've watched a lot of people spin their wheels and eventually leave the business.  \n\nHang in there.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.  Good luck!
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Take the real estate course.  It is offered throughout Arizona.  You have to be sponsored to actually get the license as an agent.  You will work for a real estate broker.  More information from the link below.
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How to become a mortgage broker is the easy part. I'm guessing you want to sell as a rep for a mortgage brokerage, not actually starting up your own brokerage. That being the case, you don't need any licenses like a realtor or insurance rep, just a great work ethic and an open mind. So actually,  "Anyone" that wants to start as a mortgage broker rep can walk in a brokerage and start selling the same day. There are MANY companies online that will alow you to broker for them and run the 1003 (loan apps) and deals through them. I would suggest getting some experience and training from a brick and morter company before trying this because they don't give you much training or support- you just pay them a flat fee. To be successful, you do need to know the lingo and walk the walk. Also, You can sell in any state that your brokerage is licensed in, so virtually you can sell anywhere in the US. Usually, if you have no industry experience, then a strong sales background is looked for when sales managers interview you. This is a 100% sales position. Be ready to make about 100-120 calls a day and don't look for a paycheck for a few months.  Along with a strong sales background, you need to also become a super networker  amoung your peers. Pick up a book or two about networking- I suggest "Networking with Millionaires" by Dr. Thomas Stanley. This career move takes time to see results,  however over time you can pick up momentum and really become a success. I hope this  helps. On a side note- If you are wanting to invest in real estate I would recomend being a real estate agent for a few years and leting you license run out. This way you get experience in the investing area and when you sell your properties you are released from the disclosure laws and don't have to list your property as "Owner-Agent". \n\n It sounds to me that you may fair better working part time as a realtor and working a day job until you pick up the experience you need for investing. The mortgage brokering is an entirely different bear. I had owned my own mortgage brokerage for several years and then left that to become a realtor. I now own my own investment company.\n\n I would be happy to answer anymore questions you may have in the real estate industry.
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Go into real estate or business.
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Your own career is only what you make it out to be. Yes, real estate can be a worthy investment of time. Sometimes it's not how hard you work though, it's how efficiently you can get the job done. Are you a likable person? Many times real estate mentors will tell you to count on your friends and family first (They call it your sphere of influence). Can you see them putting enough money in your pocket to support you financially? If not, concentrate on other angles, are you part of any social groups? Would you be willing to hold open houses for other agents? Sometimes starting out in the real estate business is very difficult, if you don't do it the right way from the beginning. I would strongly recommend going with a larger brokerage, since many of the agents there are so busy to work their own open houses, and they would need someone like you to do them. This gives you the opportunity, at no expense, to meet interested buyers! From there, establish those relationships, and maybe those buyers are also sellers, and just like that, you've got their listing, AND you're helping them find their new home too (Even if it wasn't the one you met them at!). Also, with a larger brokerage, you may not have desk fees, and some of them even offer continuing education.\n\nIt is what you make it out to be!