hello @Josiah Patrick Zebarth
I just graduated from college last summer spending 4 years getting a degree in Business Administration from Marywood University. To be honest, I only went to college because I thought I had to go. It was just the "right thing" to do after you graduate high school. I finished college with around $25,000 in student loan plus an additional $4,000 in credit card debt buying books or for school-related things. Looking back though, I do not regret going to college. It was fun, I met some really cool students, meet some really great teachers (and poor ones), and had some good experiences. However, because I attended college and couldn't work a full-time job along with paying for my expenses, I was not able to save a whole lot of money.
On the other hand, I have two buddies who did not attend college for their own personal reasons and they have worked full-time jobs since they graduated high school. They were smart about their money and saved up a few thousand dollars throughout the years. Because of that, it leaves them in a much better position to invest in real estate since they have the capital.
But luckily, it has worked out for all of us. During my time in school, I was learning all I could about real estate investing (on my own) and they've seen the knowledge I have and they want to partner up so they can start investing. It has turned into a situation where both parties are winning.
Like I said, I don't regret going and honestly, I would do it all over again. However, if college is something you do not want to do- don't do it. Keep working hard, get as many overtime hours as you can, save up, and invest that money into real estate all while you use BP to learn about real estate investing. Possibly look for a multi-unit property that you can use an FHA loan on. That way you are investing in real estate while working a full-time job.
Hope this helps you make a decision on your next step. All the best!
