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There is a sentence that quietly circulates across Jamaica whenever the economy tightens or someone starts looking for a way out of a 9–5: “I can always try real estate.” It sounds practical. Flexible hours, big commissions, no ceiling, low barrier to entry. It’s the kind of sentence that makes sense at a kitchen table, especially after someone mentions a deal they heard about where “a man made millions from one sale.” But like most things that sound easy at the front end, the reality sits further down the road, usually just after you’ve spent money, time, and a good portion of your patience.
Let’s start with what we actually know, n…
