Do real estate agents have an advantage in real estate investment oppurtunities?

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I've been reading up about the science of investment in real estate; specifically condos, vacation rentals. I have met some very wealthy real estate agents in Hawaii and some others that make a decent income like 40k a year.

If I want to become a real estate invester, will it help if I become a real estate agent, broker, etc.
Please, I'm still young and am eager to learn from you the experienced.

Best answer:

Answer by daffyd
Yes, they do.
They are educated and experienced in Real Estate -business, law, finance and forecasting.
Without that experience, an amateur investor is a sparrow among hawks; fresh meat for sharpers and con-men – especially the con-men who advertise 'Invest In Real Estate" seminars on TV infomercials.

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