My Name is Tom Sylvester and I work a full-time job.
(Hi Tom!)
I say that I work a full-time job because I believe that it is important for people to understand that you can be a real estate investor and work a full-time job.
(Boo! We want to quit our jobs and get in the fast lane with real estate investing so we can make lots of money while sitting on a beach!)
Hear me out. I want to make lots of money and sit on a beach too!
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For many, one of the allures of becoming a real estate investor is the prospect of being able to leave your job. Most people work a job, not because they want to, but because they need to support themselves and their family. It is awesome to see people who get into real who are able to leave their job and become successful in real estate investing, but the grass is not always greener on the other side. While there are benefits to leaving your job, there are also a lot of benefits to have a job.
I plan to eventually get to a point where I do not need to work a day job and can instead live the lifestyle that I want from my investments, but in the meantime I will enjoy the benefits of working a job while investing.
Benefits of a Job
1. Easier Access to Funds
Description: Most people understand that to get a loan from a bank, they want to see that you have enough income to be able to make the payments. When you are a real estate investor, banks are one of your …read more