As @Charles Carillo said, you can make the most of that time, but most people just waste the 4-5 years and then end up doing something unrelated to their degree field anyway.Maybe look into a Trade School, like an electrical one....nice clean work that pays really well.

If I am looking for 100k to trade stock and options, where do I find a lender ? 

I'd be happy to connect and share/trade insight if interested -- let me know.

Never, ever believe people when they tell you how much they made on a real estate deal (or trading stocks and crypto).

We meet once a month at one of our members’ Airbnb property to network and trade tips.

Detroit is also seeing the expansion of our international trade activity via the two new bridge routes to Canada. 

I also have many connections in the area for other trades, ie electricians, plumbers etc that I can call upon and potentially project manage on a house flip, rental etc

Two Disclaimers: 1. Before everyone comments there is more to underwriting than projecting exit cap rate and it varies by market, know that I already know that, and this post is regarding a general concept and a quest...

Using NOAA sea level rise forecast tool, even with a 10 foot increase (over 80 years) the property would be high and dry.

-Long term holdMy rolodex isn't that great for trades (Plumber, Electrician, Roofer, Landscape, or Property Manager).