After arriving in LA, Peter was in a state of shock/transition and broke! He was looking for a job just to make ends meet when he decided to do what he had been doing on and off for about seven years. "I decided to play poker for a living; it was the only other way I knew how to make money." Peter played professionally for about three years and decided it was time for a change. The emotional roller coaster and the mental drain took a toll on him. "I had to get out; it's not all that it's cracked up to be from what you see on TV. I have no regrets—it was as if I was on vacation for three years."

Finally, he found real estate. Peter received his license when he was playing poker and hasn’t stopped since. He started his career in the Pacific Palisades strictly as a buyer's agent. "I started out just representing buyers. The agency did not take any listings. Maybe that is why I have so many buyers now!" As his business grew, he decided to move to another broker in Beverly Hills. He gained experience and knowledge in other areas of the real estate industry. Since then, Peter has earned himself such designations as a CSSS (Certified Short Sale Specialist), CPFS (Certified Pre Foreclosure Specialist), HRC (Home Retention Counselor), E-Pro, and CRS (Certified Residential Specialist).