Anyone in Real Estate?

I ended up changing my mind on going to teach English in South Korea so I am stuck here still waiting tables with a bachelors degree in history...and am definitely looking for a full time job (real job, but nothing against my fellow servers out there that make their living doing so). Anyway's I went on to Prudential's website and took the Core Capacities Index exam also known as the CCI. Evidently my scores matched those of some of their top sellers so they set up an interview/meeting with me and I ended up meeting with the manager lady today.

I dabble in real estate and have worked for century 21 for a few years. Don't go through all the motions and studying and then take the test just to find out you aren't eligible. I remember you mentioning you got a dui. That can make it tough to get a real estate license in certain states i believe. Hopefully, you live in a good area for it and best of luck with the rest.

Messier----indeed I do have a DUI, honestly, I didn't even think about that .....that's a good call though man I guess I should just go ahead and tell the lady about my DUI before I register for the damn class?

I am taking a course on tax lien investing.  From what I know about it so far, it is an excellent way to make money.

Been a broker in Cali since 1995. Worked at a Prudential for a few years. I also worked as a Sr. Asset Manager for a major bank for 12 years and hired thousands of RE agents nationwide to sell the banks foreclosures in my portfolio that I managed.

Most big brokerages are a numbers game. They suck in as many people as possible to profit if you happen to become successful or getting their cut of you selling Uncle Joe's house etc. before you give up as well. Don't get me wrong they want and will help you succeed but the failure rate is so high they are ok with you selling what you can in your "sphere of influence" and bailing out.

They are a necessary evil in the beginning once you pass your test they will run you through the "practical" classes that apply to the day to day business. That is where you actually learn how to sell.

The state required classes are mostly crap that is not practical in every day business but required to take the state test. You basically cram for the state exam and flush the info once you pass. Not saying its all BS but more so than not.

If you choose this path don't expect to make any money for at least 6 months maybe longer. It's a hard business to start up and be successful at and ridiculously competitive. It takes a lot of perseverance and a lot of time. The quick success stories are few and far between.

The saying goes 10% of the agents do 90% of the business which is pretty accurate.

If you have any specific questions feel free to PM me.

Messier, I just looked it up----I don't think having a DUI will affect it at all. It looks like if you are a convicted felon it's a little different...

1 DUI shouldn't make a difference unless you get a string of them, at least in Cali.

I caught a DUI about 3 years ago.

Nut_Flopper, friend request and pm coming soon my friend. 

Messier-

Hell, I guess I could just ask you here lol....when you say that I shouldn't expect to make any money for at least 6 months, will I be able to at least wait tables a few nights a week to earn a little of something?

Well the risks are pretty low if you can maintain the same life style. You could still work in the evenings as before while exploring this other opportunity. You could still apply for teaching positions as they come. Surely, you are not just interested in teaching English in SKorea? Maybe a position opens up nearby.

I just saw that you have a DUI Ad. I hate to bring up a sore subject, but I'd be interested to know the details and what hirers have told you in regards to that. I feel for you man and hope all the best for you buddy.

I will be teaching math shortly and through a series of small miracles I somehow don't have an OWI.

silkstiks99 thanks for the well wishes bud  how old are you anyway?

I'm 26. Thought I was gonna gamble for a living, but lost my roll. It forced me to act though and get my teaching license. Life is a circumvent route sometimes. More interesting this way anyhow.

Do real estate during the day and wait tables a few nights a week. It will be a good learning experience for you. I think the classes are 24 total hours and the test is fairly easy. Then there's a bunch of different routes you can go.

You can finish the classes in 2 weekends around here. I forget how long each class was but I know there was only 4 of them. Texas doesn't offer that?

Anything in sales can sound real good in theory... You're in a good spot though because you're young and you don't have any major bills/responsibility.

Go for it... I can't think of any reason not to.

is graduate school a possibility?