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.