Getting your licenses as a real estate agent will take more work than our other suggestions, but the benefits have more potential too. Colleges and online programs can help you get your certification in just a few months.
It is a bigger risk since earnings are not guaranteed while you build your clientele. If you are able to execute and make a sale, the commission on an average home is between $12,000- $20,000.
Another plus is it’s a great career to fall back on once you retire from firefighting. Starting it as a side job and growing it into a full time job could be a long term solution for you that provides a steady paycheck after your firefighting career.