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Is being a realtor a good side job?

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The beauty of real estate is that it doesn’t have to be a full time job. You can start really slow without a lot of risk. Get your feet wet with just one and then two rental properties to see if you enjoy it. If it turns out that you enjoy it, you can grow your property list and eventually be making more income from rental properties than you do at your day job.

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If I wanted to become a real estate agent in the USA, do I have to get a license even if I've had a real estate career in the UK for a couple of years?

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Yes. US property law is much different than UK property law, for starters. But more importantly, real estate licenses in the US don't even transfer from one state to another. Your experience as a real estate professional in another country isn't going to matter to a state real estate commission in the US.

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I’m a Canadian citizen and a lawful US permanent resident. Am I still able to become a real estate agent? I own property in Colorado and buying wasn’t an issue, so why should buying/selling be one?

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Yes, there shouldn't be any problem with you getting a real estate license. While the specific requirements do vary from state to state, you usually only have to prove that you're a lawful resident.

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How do I become a real a state agent in Ohio?

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Check with your education department at the state level to find out where and when to go for your licensing exam. Also, check with the realtor who will hold your license, usually he/she can give you a booklet to study the laws in your state for the exam. The laws differ from one state to another.

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How can I find the best real estate agent adviser?

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Ask your local realtors, they've already passed the sales and the realtor license courses so they should be able to help you.

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How can I find real estate schools in my area?

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If you want to try taking online courses, there are many online choices for real estate school--just do a search. You can also call a local real estate company who can refer you to a local school.

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Is it difficult to be a real estate agent?

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The class is not difficult, but the state exam is very hard, so you do have to study hard to pass the test.

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