ReCasa Financial Blog

Real estate agents can become successful real estate investors .  You can easily save time by finding and buying investment properties properly, and save money while potentially earning commission on your transactions.

• As a real estate agent , you have access to the MLS.  You can do your own search for investment properties without having to wait on a real estate agent to get back to you with potential investment properties.  The MLS can also help you compare and calculate accurate values.
• As a real estate agent, you have a bigger database for networking.  Being a real estate agent you have access to a variety of real estate professionals that can help you in your success as an investor.
• As a real estate agent, you have the knowledge to thrive.  You will have a wide range of knowledge regarding real estate that will give you a step up from non real estate agent investors.
• The IRS limits the amount of money you can deduct on rental properties if it is not your primary job, and having your primary job as a real estate agent, you may be able to deduct many more expenses.