College or no college? No experience. Need guidance.

[Chloe Landon]

I have been up all night, researching. Successful people, tips, college options. Everyone has an opinion, but I can't be confident in making a decision without speaking to someone personally. I can't remember the exact title, but the college route I would take would be "Business in science of real estate investing". 

I am interested in college so that I could learn the basics, terminology, all the rules in real estate and investing, etc. I could get a job in this field where I could continue to learn and make good income to put into this dream of mine. But is it worth it? Could I learn just as easily from personal research and following the path laid out from people who have already done it? Could I also get my real estate license to use as a tool? What is the most efficient or beneficial option? 

I know this is not a "get rich quick" endeavor. It is going to take a lot of hard work. But I feel time slipping away, every moment is precious to me and I don't want to waste valuable time when I could have made a more logical and timely choice.

I'm dying to meet with someone who knows what they're doing. But I have no idea who I would even look for. A realtor? And how do I go about asking someone to give me their time? 

I am 25 years old. The only job experience I have is 4 years of management at Little Caesars. I have an amazing work ethic and a HUGE determination to get into real estate investments with the goal of achieving multi family homes. I am a new mom who now sees the path that her daughter could be heading down; broke, living paycheck to paycheck and breaking your back to fill someone else's pockets. 

Like any parent, I don't want my child to ever struggle the way her parents and grandparents have. But I'm am filled with a blazing determination, confidence and resolve that I am about to break that cycle and WILL NOT let that happen to her. 

Please, someone point me in the right direction. 

[Timothy Maloney]

@Chloe Landon      I have a client who is a millionaire just 7-8 years following a rough divorce.  She took the little money she had and began on the very journey you are contemplating.   In her case, she had no other options.  She also had no choice but to succeed.

As you know - no one can know the real you so our advice shouldn't weigh too heavily on your decision.   Look hard inside yourself and ask "Do I have the determination to succeed at this? Can I really focus ALL OF MY attention on growing my business right now?"

Time is not slipping away.   You didn't miss any starting gun.   Get over the anxiety of needing to accomplish something and focus more on being happy.   When you choose what makes you happy (and work tirelessly toward it) - you'll succeed.  Promise.