All Forum Posts by: Julian Thomas

@Julian Thomas

You're in an amazing position by thinking about real estate this early, and with a full-ride scholarship, college is a no-brainer—it gives you time to learn, network, and build capital without debt. Major in business (with a real estate focus), start learning through books, podcasts, and investor meetups, and work on building credit and saving money while in school. Your first move at 18-21 should be house hacking (buying a small multi-family and renting out units). Focus on networking and learning from experienced investors—you're already ahead of 99% of people your age, so stay consistent and take action!

Good luck!

Absolutely, go to college and get a worthwhile degree, especially if you have a free ride!!!!

Why? Real estate investment involves having money to make money. You will earn much more with a college degree than without and you will understand the world better. You will need to save that initial income to buy your first properties, get your mortgages, etc.

You don't need a college degree to swing a hammer, but that psychology class could come in handy negotiating with a difficult tenant. The accounting class will help you keep your books in order and understand your taxes. The marketing class will help you keep your STRs and LTRs leased.

Hi and welcome! While not necessary to be successful in RE going to college can be a fun experience prior to adulting and having a business degree is a well thought out safety net. Maybe your first RE deal will be a student house hack?