Did you work with a mentor?

I personally did not. I worked for an agency right off the bat and was with them for nearly 10 years before branching out on my own. I think it is wise to at least get two years experience under an agency before starting your own real estate business.

Nope!

I actually started myself. I bought a foreclosed home and fixed it up on the weekends. I still had a job elsewhere at the time. When I finally did sell it, that is when I began house flipping. Buying up cheap properties, fixing them up, and selling them.

I am new to the business, I haven't even gotten a license yet. I am still testing the waters to see if it is for me. I had no idea you could actually work with a mentor when you start.

My father mentored me in a sense. He was a skilled house flipper and made our family a lot of money. I got to see some really cool properties and help when I was younger. I ended up getting my real estate license when I was 23 and started my own business at 25.

My father was a real estate agent all his life and I learned almost everything from him.

I remember asking questions about the business from as young as 12. It was always meant to be!