Starting off with Real Estate as a Career (careers, company, money)

[Pesare]

I am currently studying to take the real estate exam and get my real estate license. Right now though I am having second thoughts about getting it as when I start off I heard it's hard to make any money, competition is fierce and I would need to cover most of my costs. Although the housing market has recently picked up and most realtors may be doing better I wanted to get others' perspective on this who have already started off.

Currently, I am working as an administrator in a company and was hoping for a change of career.

[NARFALICIOUS]

Rough at first as you'll be learning the ropes and also building your business. If you are good, you'll be able to live on it in about 6months to a year but real estate can be up and down.

[spencgr]

Originally Posted by Pesare

when I start off I heard it's hard to make any money, competition is fierce .

This line here describes most careers. I don't know of any that have little competition and tons of cash flowing right away.