Considering Real Estate as a career.

Im 20 years old and seriously considering real estate as a career. I have made up my mind that this is something I want to do. I have some experience in real estate, I was a marketing rep for a real estate company based in brooklyn but sold homes in florida. I did not enjoy my time there mainly because it was not a successful business and they never took the time to guide you through anything, I felt as if they just wanted to use newbies to generate leads so they can close the deal and collect the money. I never gave up on the profession so two years later I am planning on going to nyrei and purse my real estate license, I have done much research on different brokerage firms and still have not decided which I should consider. I would really appreciate it if someone can educate me on some successful brokerage firms that truly look out for new agents and supports them with mentorship and training, also if you know any other schools that is good but cheaper than nyrei would be really helpful. I know real estate is a gamble and sometimes you will succeed and there will be times when you fall flat on your face but I rather take the risk and do something I enjoy than to spend thousands of dollars and years of schooling for something I really don't care about. This is a chapter in my life that can break me or make me so please anyone who has experience in this workfield, your expertise and advice will go a long way. thank you

For a real estate license. I took Bob Hogue School of Real Estate. It was like $250. After you complete the course, you take an in-house test. Pass that test, then you get to take the real test.

Anyone considering a career in real estate right now should first do their homework. In addition to a "massive" existing supply of overbuilt homes previously sold to a "massive" pool of ineligible buyers, loan approval requirements will continue to tighten....for evermore. The millions and millions in "shadow inventory" homes; as well as, the additional supply from a near-future foreclosure and personal bankruptcy explosion will change the dynamics of the real estate business for a very long time. Watch as the current administration absorbs the growing excess inventories and then trickles them to market in an attempt to establish equilibrium in the housing market. I feel that even the very best agents will soon see $50,000 to $75,000 in annual income as the new "Top Agent" success. Not being negative...I just understand when 2+2=4. Best of luck!

Does anyone know of any good real estate classes in IL?