CRE 101?
Hello all!

Seeking a "first play" to get into CRE. I've been in sales for a while, and recently several FOAFs have suggested that I get my skin in the game. For those who are willing to suggest something--where should I begin? 

All feedback is greatly appreciated. 
[{"id": "cr9cydx", "text": "First off, go to your local community college and sign up to get a real estate certificate so that you can get licensed. ", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "cr9dvqi", "text": "call any commercial broker.  If you have successful sales experience and are cool with 100% commission and shelling out some cash for a license &amp; other fees its not particularly hard to get into.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "cr9lgqi", "text": "I can't recommend the CCIM curriculum enough. They have introduction courses, 101, 102, etc. All for a couple hundred bucks a piece. Invaluable information, and it gives you a leg in to one of the best accreditations in the business if you happen to pursue. Not to mention you will meet some CCIMs in your area at these classes and be able to start really talking shop with the guys that know what they're doing.", "replies": [{"id": "cr9nelj", "text": "Awesome, thanks!", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "cra6jyy", "text": "Once you get licensed, look into The Massimo Group's New to Business coaching program for new CRE brokers.  massimo-group.com", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "crbz76d", "text": "I did Bob McCombs Top Dog course which was really good foundation to start on.\nHe also has a web video called \"power prospecting\" which is a great cold calling guide. \n\nDefinitely take the first couple CCIM courses they offer and go to your local chapter meetings and the annual regional one. Your local CCIM chapter offers scholarships that are pretty easy to get to offset the cost of classes.\n\nI also did the Massimo New to Business course. It costs about $2800 bucks. I would advise not taking it right in the beginning. And definitely don't take it if you can't stick to their regime. \n\nFYI, I started at my firm while I was getting licensed. They didn't pay me but I hung around and did grunt work to learn the business for 6 months. I was able to hit the ground running once I got licensed. ", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]