Should I go to college or start my real estate career?

[Ryan Dunton]

I have the opportunity to start my real estate career straight out of high school. My family is telling me I will regret not going to college for people I meet and the experience. On the other hand, I have an opportunity to start making real money that would set me up for a lifetime of success. I would be continuing my real estate career after college. 

[Jana Crum]

Hey @Ryan Dunton! Personally I would say why not do both! That's what I'm doing. In the summer of 2022 I'll be starting medical school, but in the mean time I am building my real estate business. It allows me the opportunity to throw myself fully into real estate now and also build a great source of income and road to FIRE. Plus I'll be able to pay my way through medical school!! I used to think that I had to choose between the two and then I googled it and saw just how many med students either start or run a business while in med school. I thought, if they can do it why can't I?? So, that's my question to you, why not do both and get the best of both worlds?