If you take the course, pass the exam and then the PA  state exam and still want to become an Abstractor, at least you will have a basic understanding of what the job entails.

Then find a mentor (that's that hard part) who will train you.  It's nothing like taking a real estate course, passing the test and then you are one.

Abstracting takes years to become an expert at.  Each state is different, each county may be different and take a state like CT where they still keep tmortgage/deed records at the municipal level vs county level.

I spent 15+ years as a Realtor pre my title career.  I'd suggest pick one profession and become the Resident Expert in your field.  As a Realtor, my market was just outside of the 2nd largest city in Illinois and I personally owned 4% of that market in sales and listings.  I worked my butt off, but I also made good money.

If you dilute your attention, then you dilute your money-making opportunities.  Being successful at real estate means you work it full time.  Being successful at anything means you dedicate yourself to it full time.

I could never see myself trying to sell real estate while running my title services company.  Both would need full time attention.

Best of luck at whatever you decide!

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