When you went to drivers education, there was a manual and there was class time.

Determine a goal you’d like to work toward financially, is it “financial freedom” (whatever that means to you), buying a business, becoming self employed, becoming a full time real estate investor, having enough cash for your kids college education, having enough to retire, becoming a centi millionaire, etc.3.

Continue educating yourself through books and online courses tailored to real estate and market analysis.

Don't let the distance scare you off too much; there's always a way as long as you are prepared, educated, and confident.

I have turned down a few apartment scenarios because I am not educated in the commercial arena at the time.

@Kearsten M HiggsTo invest in real estate, set clear goals, focus on education, consider market, lifestyle, and financial goals, and analyze deals using tools like BiggerPockets' Rental Property Calculator.

Just want to shorten the learning curve and have structured education.

If you do the math it makes much more sense than paying dorm fees And your kid gets a good education on property ownership and management in the process. 

It's important to start with some foundational education.1.

it's usually an education process.