Question about education!

[Adam Settelmyer]

I would like to throw a couple general questions out there and get some feedback to help me get started in this venture. As it stands the only valuable education I have accrued is through working in the field of construction and reading articles.

FOR CHICAGO AREA RESIDENTS:

Does anyone have any suggestions as to real estate schools I should look into so I can gain some knowledge along with getting my realtors license? I work full time during the day so I don't have the option for a day time school. Online classes or night classes preferably.

FOR THE REST OF BP:

Does anyone have suggestions of helpful books that I can start researching and studying to help me with my investing side of real estate?

I appreciate your time and willingness to help me get started.

-Adam Settelmyer