Deciding when and how to start my real estate career

[Dylan Palmer]

Currently, I have the opportunity to go to a big 4-year University due to the grades I received in high school. However, I know how much college costs and wonder if education is really worth it. In addition to this, I have a good amount of money being passed down to me from my grandfather when I turn 25. Do I a) begin my real estate career after I go to college and use that money to pay for my college education or b) find a great real estate mentor and learn from him as I go using that lump sum to begin my real estate entrepreneur career. Please reply, I am currently 18 and a Senior in high school.