I was a Army Ranger and after I got out I went back to school and got a degree in Business Finance and real estate.

Does a degree really matter in the "real world"?

I used to live and work in Silicon Valley (my degree is in computer science) so I know a bit about CA also.The biggest thing to consider is are you trying to build a RE portfolio in the US or just buying and then selling.

:welcome:I too have a technical background (computer science degree with 20 years in the sector).

I happened across this forum when I randomly decided to google "real estate investing forum", and I must say, it is a veritable treasure trove of information.A little about myself: I'm 23 and getting my marketing degree from University of Illinois at Chicago in six months.

I have 2 graduate degrees but I know how to roof (I did one this year, started it 2 weeks after my 59th birthday) sheetrock, tile (I'm currently doing the backsplash in my own kitchen) and all plumbing.I can also do "some" electrical and enough A/C to know when I need to call the licensed guy.

Hello my name is Matt Smith, I am 24 and about to graduate with a degree in accounting.

I think 62 degree air is probably cold enough, a 20 degree drop from intake to output is about right.

Cash, credit, job, skills and aptitude for the numbers.Focus on finishing your degree.

My background consists of over 5 years of mortgage experience.3 years as a loan officer with a national broker.2 years of with a national lender, in the appraisal review department.In the last year I have decided to get into the appraisal business, as an account executive for a national appraisal company, which I am finding is a great way to stay connected within the mortgage business.Before my career in appraisal/mortgage , I attended Salem State college in which I received a degree in Liberal Studies.