Jumping right into a sales role or getting familiar with the industry?
I know I’ve been bombarding this sub this week but I was recently offered a position for an investment real estate role which will offer a mentor. Ultimately, I want to network learn the ropes and start making commissions. 

But with a large company (think JLL or CBRE) I was also offered a project coordinator role which might be a good way to ease into this. 

I want to get right into sales because I have a sales background with tech but I know the first year is going to be making little to no money. Which role would you recommend starting out with?
[{"id": "eil7dcy", "text": "I would jump into the sales role if you have a good mentor to learn from in place.  Either way your first few years of sales will be rough but as long as you have a good mentor I think you will be be more efficient in reaching your goals if sales is what you want. ", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "eilaxfm", "text": "Project coordinator is a dead end. You will always be a project coordinator and it is hard to transition at the same company. If you can take the risk and afford to be 100% commission and not worry about mortgage payments or feeding kids for three years you can do it. There is a reason rich people become brokers, they are already well connected and do not need to live paycheck to paycheck. It is a different world, and now you are picking which world your future will be in. If you want to be in sales, go to sales. \n\n", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "eim3qcc", "text": "From what I have learned it is best to have real estate experience. I wouldn\u2019t do the project coordinator role. First and foremost, network your ass off and reach out to anyone and everyone in your area for brokerage. That could lead to someone liking you and hiring you as a runner, or at the very least, when they hear of someone in the future that needs a runner they will think of you then.\n\nIf you can\u2019t attain a runner position right away which is almost likely, look for research analyst positions at firms in your area. These will allow you to familiarize yourself with the market, while simultaneously make connections in brokerage and get some relevant real estate experience under your belt. \n\nGood luck.  ", "replies": [{"id": "eim3v3g", "text": "Thanks coughhawk. I already have been offered an associate position. I\u2019m just a little intimidated to dive in head first but I guess it\u2019s just gonna start. ", "replies": [{"id": "eimbgz1", "text": "Is it with mm", "replies": [{"id": "eimmx4j", "text": "No. It\u2019s with guys from there that started their own. ", "replies": [], "depth": 4}, {"id": "eizr4z1", "text": "Why do you ask?", "replies": [], "depth": 4}, {"id": "ejbjldl", "text": "Not to hijack his thread, but I interviewed with MM in NYC. Thoughts if that's the only solid IS offer I have rn? I also looked at big shops but am waiting to hear back. ", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}]