HELP ME - Big Decision to make

[Cameron G.]

Hi everyone. My name is Cam, I am 24 and live in Nashville with my wife. Long story short, I am currently a law student [also getting MBA], but I have decided that a career as an attorney is not for me. I am going to be a real estate investor, and I want to get started NOW. That being said, I am already done with my first year of law school. So I am struggling to make a decision: do I finish my degree, and try to use it in my real estate career, or do I drop out now and jump in to a real estate career, finding a full time job in the industry, house hacking, and going from there? 

My family and friends mainly tell me to stay and finish law school. But investors I have spoke to have a different opinion. I want to make it clear, I do NOT want to be a lawyer. I did when I entered law school, but now do not. I am sure that I want a career in real estate. The question is, do I wait to get started so I can finish school, or do i save the cost of school and start working now and building a business? 

My entire life ambition is to be a great father, husband, and friend. I want to use real estate to create passive income and retire[ish] asap, so i can pursue other things in life and have my money working for me in the background. Do i really need this JD to do that? Would I be better off starting now, working, and being able to start a family, business, etc. sooner? 

All advice is welcome. Thanks. 

[Zach Lemaster]

@Cameron G.

Can't you finish law school and invest at the same time?  I know this sounds like a big decision.  I spent 8 years of college to be an Optometrist, and then ended up becoming a full time investor later in life leaving healthcare.  I'm glad I finished my degree though, especially to give me perspective.