Richie - I am fortunate, like Bob Crane, and have a spouse in another profession. That certainly helps the ebb and flow of the real estate industry. 

I had another business when I started Richie, it takes awhile to make it in the profession. Some quit out of frustration.

Yes. I learned early on to budget, save and plan. I truthfully can say I never felt panic over a paycheck not coming fast enough. I learned to do without until the money was there.

Richie Alan Naggar author of books on Life-Love-Intimacy-Purpose - it's still challenging for many. However, if they follow good business practice (pay every month to themselves and keep rest aside), it should work!

You are so right - commission sales income is not for faint of hearts....

Richie Alan Naggar author of books on Life-Love-Intimacy-Purpose The key is to always keep prospecting. Many stop when they have a transaction going. When the transaction closes, they are often looking for the next deal. Keep your pipeline full and you won't have this problem.

I have found if you prospect every day and keep the pipeline full there is no roller coaster affect.

Jean works full time as a teacher and part time as a Realtor - that helps ease the famine a lot. 

Good morning Richie. I don't know any other way, have never worked for anyone, making a living this way has worked best for me.

 Good Friday morning Richie. Setting up a budget and living within your budget is the best way.

It certainly helps to have a spouse in another profession.