Passive income: NO

Earning passive income as a real estate agent is challenging because the role is inherently active, involving client interactions, property showings, and negotiations. To make it passive, one would need to build a team or brokerage where others handle the active work, allowing the agent to earn a percentage of commissions. However, this requires significant upfront effort, reputation building, and management skills. Most agents do not reach this level; it's typically achieved by those with extensive experience and networks. Many people mistakenly believe real estate can be passive from the start, but it usually requires years of active work before any passive income potential is realized. Myths include the idea that real estate is easy money or that passive income can be quickly achieved without substantial groundwork.