Nice work Suzanne! This is going to be a blast!

Just like with any business, being a real estate agent is a full time gig. Agents dedicate tremendous amounts of time and energy marketing their services, studying the market, and building networks in order to earn that 3% commission. I've found that because it's such a competitive industry, only those who truly have a passion for it succeed in the end.

My advice would be to find something that you love first, then expound and find creative ways to profit from it.

Food for thought; I work with a company that helps people who can't qualify to purchase a home of their choice. We also work with investors to help them accumulate wealth over time by helping these people purchase that home. A lot of people can't get financing these days and this is a great down market for investors to take advantage of the low "stock" prices in real estate. This leaves a big open and untapped market for agents and loan officers to help their clients and investors.

There is a great opportunity to use your r e license.

No to the top three questions, and a comment for the last;

Surprisingly I've found an amazing company who has found a way to make the best of this market. As a project manager and investment advisor, I believe in their services so much I left my day job at Aflac recently to join their team!

FCCI, (First Financial Consultants Inc.) has found a way to help buyers who are priced out of the market and investors who want to take advantage of a buyer's market. A win-win for all parties.

Buyers who can't get a loan can still purchase! Here's the process:

1. The buyer is screened by our company for trustworthiness, not credit worthiness.
2. The buyer receives credit repair assistance for 30 days.
3. The buyer goes out with their agent (realtor can be whomever they choose or by referral) and find the home they want.
4. We analyze the deal to ensure positive ROI and low risk for our investors.
5. Investors are presented with the property, a screened tenant, positive ROI, and a property management team.
6. An investor purchases the home as a lease-option for the buyer.
7. The buyer acquires ownership of the home and enjoys all the benefits of homeownership including appreciation and equity. Meanwhile, our company is helping them get to the financial position required to fully purchase the home.
8. The investor, as the banker makes a good rate of return in a strong and stable investment vehicle.

So if you know someone who wants to buy and can't or someone who wants to invest without the "landlording". I can help!

I LOVE MY WORK!

Since the RSVP's are full for the movie, I'd like to meet up with you all after words for a run down on how it went and what you all thought.