What should I study in college?

[Isaac Howell]

I would like to eventually become a full time house flipper/investor years after working at a job with decent income. Is there a subject in school to study that will help me with real estate investing and house flipping? Any advice is appreciated.

[Mike Makkar]

@Isaac Howell, my friend!

Study what you enjoy! Any major will help you lead you to your passion. You could study English literature, Anthropology or even History and become a good flipper. You'll end up using your knowledge to gain better dimensions to your final goal. English litt, might help you write compelling marketing materials to find good properties; Anthropology may allow you to understand different cultural shifts in the housing markets; history could teach a lot of market timings in Real Estate.

I studies Electrical Engineering and Economics, neither of which gives me advantages in Real Estate. But what I studied helps me, be a good quantative analyst, assess risk and strive for better investment management. When I first got into RE, I felt I should've studied finance and law, because it would help me structure deals and work with larger investment firms. However, now it doesn't matter. If my burning desire is strong enough, my lack of the "appropriate degree" is a non-issue to follow my passion.

Btw, you're in a better situation that most people who do not know what they want in life! I'm sure you'll do well!

Cheers, Mike!