Any Real Estate Investors/ CPA's Out There?

[Jake Burhans]

Hey BP community, my names Jacob Burhans and I'm new to BP. I'm currently a junior at the university of New Hampshire studying accounting. Before I become particularly attracted to real estate about 9 months ago, I was planning on becoming a CPA. I know there are some real estate investors who have come from an accounting background but I was looking for opinions about pursing a CPA in addition to beginning to build my real estate investment portfolio. Would it be beneficial or too much to maintain while also trying to grow an investment portfolio? My thoughts are that if I'm going to go through all the work in school to major in accounting I should get my CPA because it would help me better advise myself in my own business, but it may just be too conflicting if I'm trying to focus on being an investor and a CPA. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated, ideally from someone who is currently a CPA or considered the route. Thanks!