Becoming a RE Broker.
Hi everyone. I recently started following this thread and became real interested in qualifications I must obtain in order to become a broker. I've always been fascinated by RE and now it's time to act. It's absolutely clear that you guys rock and help so anything you can throw my way to chew on, would be GREATLY appreciated. Again, I'm past thinking and in the action zone. 
PS. Recently purchased my first property and absolutely knew that it's something I will enjoy.
Thanks!
[{"id": "cqgav8u", "text": "ummm, get your real estate license...", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "cqh1oql", "text": "Obviously u/frustratednewyorker is a typical asshole.\n\nWith that being said, it depends on what state you live in assuming you live in the U.S.? Some states require an agent license first and once you work under a broker for a certain number of years, you can test for your brokers license. The main difference is that you can open your own firm with a brokers license. \n\nFirst you have to take the state education requirement. Then you have to apply to the state labor licensing and regulations, and show proof of you passing the education requirements. Then you actually have to pass the state and national exams provided by your state LLR. \n\nMy state required me to already have a job lined up before I could take the exam. So as I said earlier, it depends on where you live.\n\nI would start with going to your state LLR and finding the real estate commission and reading up on the process. I would highly recommend you to research more about being in commercial real estate as a broker. Living off commission only is rough and can be tough starting out. I would recommend having a safety net in savings to live off of for at least a year.\n\nAlso, depending on your age, you may have some push-back from some of the regional brokers in your area. I've managed to get past that now, but when I started out, I had brokers tell me that I was too young and that they are used to \"dealing with people my dad's age\" blah blah blah. They are just mad that they are not in my shoes doing commercial real estate at my age.\n\nAnyways, good luck to you. \n\nYou have to be motivated to succeed in this business. You get what you put into it. If u/frustratednewyorker is a broker, he is probably a shitty broker. People in this business normally like helping others by advising whats best in their situation. \n\n", "replies": [{"id": "cqmwpmf", "text": "That all sounds great and I truly appreciate the info. There is something else, I'm currently looking around real estate and find a lot of things that I like about it including the $. My question is: if i'm looking to flip houses of find investors to invest in appt's or other multi family units, how hard is it to find investors?", "replies": [{"id": "cqn1hu1", "text": "thats the magic question my friend. depends on who you know. theres no special book of investors, they have to trust you and the numbers have to make sense for them before they give up their money. its all in the hunt", "replies": [{"id": "cqoeai6", "text": "Where and how would I start? I'm joined my local RE club. At the moment awaiting my first meeting with them to meet some fokes, to get the feel of the environment but i'm not sure if im doing enough. I'm sorry for the questions but I cant just let you tell me so much without me asking more :). Dont get this the wrong way please, you've been a tremendous help thus far!", "replies": [], "depth": 4}, {"id": "cqoel5f", "text": "Also, forgot to mention in earlier reply: I see your interested in business as much as me. Did you own anything before hand (business)? I've picked up a few great pieces of info from reading your previous posts. I like what you have to offer. I'm Russ btw. ", "replies": [{"id": "cqtdz82", "text": "To answer your question, I've never owned any kind of business. Im still in my early twenties. To answer your other question, I'd start by getting involved in your community. As sappy as it sounds, its actually one of the best places to meet other people who could potentially be investors. Even at a bar at night, talk to the guy sitting by himself drinking a liquor drink just for fun.. you never know, he could be interested in business conversation. I've met some cool people doing this. \n\nMy last experience was when I was in Atlanta the other week. There was a Sweetwater 420 fest and snoop dogg and more people were there doing their thing. I was in town for a business conference and followed my long days up at the hotel bar at night. My coworker and I were the last ones at the bar one night other than one guy so we started talking. Turns out he owns his own vodka company and after long conversation offers to take my coworker and I out for drinks on him. That was the best vodka I've ever had, was called Anestasia Vodka, supposedly the first sipping made. And it was named after the guys grandmother who never drank. ", "replies": [{"id": "cr6q2cb", "text": "Wow! That's so true thou. I guess the problem with my town is that it's old money everywhere and very small real estate club membership. I have joined a great club recently and will be going to my first meeting this upcoming Thursday. I'll let you know how it goes. What are some of the tricks you use to initiate a conversation or more specifically approach a successful person at network meeting? I'm pretty sure my feet would shake but I'd power thru it and get to him but after that it will be crickets everywhere.... Just because he's someone and i'm no-one...", "replies": [{"id": "cr78rp4", "text": "naw man you cant look at it that way. heres how it really works: if you see someone you would like to talk to that clearly has alot of experience, walk up and say hi im happypyka. im just now getting into real estate, but im super anxious to learn. can I pick your brain for just a min?  how long did it take you to really feel like you were no longer treading water? do you own investment real estate? what do you own? why? if you could go back and do it all over, would you change anything? why? do you recommend anything that I do that would help me establish myself? do you specialize in any certain type of property? why did you pick that? bla bla bla etc etc why why why\n\nmost people that you would actually WANT to talk to would be more than happy to answer these questions. its not like youre interviewing them, you should make it conversational. if someone says no i dont want to talk to you..then they are in the wrong place and they are someone you dont want to learn from. nobody likes assholes. but just go after it man. \n\nif it helps you break out of the shaky feet syndrome try talking to random people. talk to the guy waiting for a haircut, talk to whoever checks you out at the grocery store, see if theyve had a good day or if theyre doing anything fun this weekend. \n\nif you come accross someone grumpy, do yourself a favor and forget about him/her and go about your day. you dont have time to be worrying about what other people think/feel about you.\n\n\u270c", "replies": [{"id": "cr8zzh4", "text": "That's one heck of advise my friend! Today i go to the REA Club for the first time and it's honestly a \"out of the comfort zone\" moment for me. I'll do my absolutely best to do as you said because Ive clearly saw that people have achieved a thing or two in their life, follow those same exact steps when it comes to communication. Thanks and i'll keep you updated if you dont mind. Much appreciated and have a great day.", "replies": [{"id": "cray0aa", "text": "Cool man, yeah let me know how it goes", "replies": [], "depth": 9}], "depth": 8}], "depth": 7}], "depth": 6}], "depth": 5}], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}]