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I just recently turned 18 and my financial goals consist of owning a ton of properties and living off of the passive/semi-active income I accumulate on a monthly basis. I am going to school and realize, to make this happen, I must qualify for a loan (preferably FHA or 203K) so that I can get started as soon as possible. With that said, I must better my odds of qualifying for these loans by acquiring employment for 2 years. I figured I might as well acquire employment in the area of real estate so that I will not only earn money and have something to show to the bankers/loan providers 2 years from now, but also acquire a lot of knowledge by surrounding myself with individuals who have a lot of knowledge to share with a young lad like myself. MY QUESTION IS: Where should I consider applying and what should I consider doing in real estate for the next 2 years meanwhile I gain the qualifications for a loan?