Opportunity to become Associate at well known local Commercial Firm.
Hey everyone, so I have an opportunity to do a paid training program for a CRE brokerage (about 40,000/yr) for two years and then essentially get my license and start off as broker. I’m 22M at this time and I graduated from college last spring with my business degree. 

My most recent experience had me working in sales and leasing for the student housing industry which I understand is completely different than CRE, but I am still very interested in pursuing this opportunity for the potential it has down the road. 

My question is, if I do this type of program would I learn enough in those 2 training years to make a decent income in my 3rd year when I’m on my own essentially meaning 100% commission based? My only hold up is the income security aspect as right now I am just getting by and doing fine managing bills and expenses, but I don’t have 6-12 months of income saved up. I also have student loans I have to start paying for later in the year. 

I have other job opportunities that would present a more stable salary for the time being but I was really interested in this one because of the two year salary period and the potential to learn so much in that time. I just need someone to be brutally honest with me as this is a tough decision. Thanks.
[{"id": "hxrtso9", "text": "Would you be working as a sales person or more of an analysis? I know some guys who are just agents who focus on commercial properties and spend all day cold calling. I know another guy I was stationed with who got his MBA and had a finance background who just looks at excel all day and makes really good money.", "replies": [{"id": "hxrzt47", "text": "I would be assisting brokers with day to day tasks from the looks of it, essentially a two year program and then would be getting licensed as a broker", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hxrwj76", "text": "Where do you live? What type of brokerage (office leasing, apartment sales, etc?)", "replies": [{"id": "hxrzoor", "text": "Portland, ME and I think they do a variety of asset types if I am not mistaken.", "replies": [{"id": "hxs9vbm", "text": "Where you are matters a lot. I\u2019m not sure exactly how big Portland is but if you\u2019re in a top five real estate city (nyc, LA, Atl, Dallas, sf) you can relatively steadily make $100-150 within a year or two. \n\nMight be best for you to get the best mentor you can, focus on learning the business, then try to cover as much ground as you can (all types, etc) or just take another role and try to get into real estate on the side of your day job.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hxs06q3", "text": "I would do it, you're at an age where you could live below your means and it wouldn't be too big of a deal. I know CBRE brokers that make 7 figs annually. If you would rather have no cap to what you make compared to sitting at the desk all day working spreadsheets which is boring as hell I would take the opportunity.", "replies": [{"id": "hxs1c89", "text": "I do love the idea of that, however, I also value things such as company culture, being able to have SOME time off, I\u2019m fine with hustling and grinding while I\u2019m young, but also I don\u2019t wanna be miserable ya know. Hopefully being paid for 2 years would give me the opportunity to save up and like you said live below my means that way when I transition to 100% commission I have some roots down.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hxs6fs9", "text": "At this age, take the dive and try to find a runnership position with a Senior Broker and a small salary, even if short term. When I started, I got $2k a month for 6 months. Luckily by my 6th month I had closed enough deals and that helped finance the next 12 months of bills. By year 3, I was making 6 figures. The grind was absolutely intense but it was worth it. No behind a computer job could have prepared me for being an agent. Cold call in the morning, follow up in afternoon, browse listings, comps, cre news 24/7. You\u2019ll eventually find a niche and process that works for you.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hxs962o", "text": "Take the dive.  You\u2019re young.  Live below your means, grind, and see what happens.  Worst case you hate brokerage and find another role as an analyst somewhere.  Best case, you love it and will be forever grateful for an early start.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]