@Travis Cannon
I'm assuming you are graduating with an Associates. That is a great start at just finding a job that will pay you above your market's average minimum for someone with no experience in whatever you venture into. Some places that require a BA might even hire you just because you have completed some type of further education. Right now just keep learning EVERYTHING. Save cash and constantly think about how you can increase your income to save even more for investments. I know Capital One offers a savings account that offers I think 5-7% interest. There are stipulations with that, but it's a way to get you making a little money on your money while you save and study. I strongly advise to focus on the major 3 things about REI as you keep learning and growing... How to find deals. How to analyze deals. How to finance deals. There is a TON of in between, but as long as you keep those things at the forefront, you're on the right track. Also, if you get really good at those three things, you can offer your skills to a local investor and maybe he/she would consider becoming your mentor or at least let you help them as they help you learn the game. Some investors even have positions within their network that need that type of work being done passively for them as to increase their portfolio. As far as $1500 goes... just save it or invest in yourself. REIA's usually have some type of monthly/annual cost, at least in my market they do, and they are about as much as you have on hand. At least in my market...
Other than all that, you're young and on the right track just by being on here. Think BIG man. And to quote the most loved and hated man in the REI world, "Be great, because nothing else pays!"
