There may be others in your market crushing it with social media—but they are not you. There is room for you.

This down payment is close to 10% to 15% of the property value. Thus, for $100000, a person has to offer an upfront payment of $15000. Now, there is an opportunity cost in making this payment. If this money was not used to make the down payment, then it would be earning interest in a bank or in some other investment. However, once it is used to make the down payment, it earns no interest!

Based on feedback from investors and studies that show how real estate professionals earn more, here are five reasons it could be worthwhile to get a real estate license if you’re working in real estate investment.

Real estate agents love working with people, but there are always clients who may unintentionally cross the line. Here are a few simple protocols you can use while shopping for a home that will keep you out of hot water and on good terms with real estate agents—especially your own agent.