Going back to school too long?

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Hello everyone,

I have no knowledge or experience in the real estate world and am currently reading up on it and trying to educate myself on various things through this site, books, and pod-casts. I have loads of questions that seem silly to me and am kind of afraid to post them. But, I figured what the heck, lets give it go.

Let me explain...Since recently becoming interested in the real estate market, I have been looking at my current job and how much money and how fast I am able to save for a down payment on my first purchase.Turns out not very much when I combine it with my target purchasing date. I was thinking about going back to school for my radiology tech degree to start with something that would help me get more income than I already have. Part of me loves this idea, and part feels like its going to be a bit of a set back as far as time goes when it comes to purchasing my first investment.

Any thoughts?