Maybe you can be the money gal in someone's next deal.Become a money lender.Seed money for a venture you would be more passionate about.If you are worried about the future economy or are at a point where you want to reduce your risk, use the equity to pay off other debt, maybe even your primary residence. 

Yes you get the college experience and there are some useful courses that possibly could help you In your real estate ventures but myself and many others who have incurred large amounts of student loan debt in the process honestly have to question whether it was worth it.

You can do joint ventures, lease options and more.

We are going to look at a joint venture to build multifamily project 3 stories high and over 250 units.  

I do have the time and desire to make this a successful venture for my, and I want to start investing in properties that will cash flow for me. 

Joint venture for flipping houses What they offered it to put downpayment on any deal we brought in.

Very cool, I'm new to the game as well and from So Cal , I own one duplex in So Cal but am debating on trying to invest further here or venture out of state .

Use vendor financing, subject to, contract for deed, joint ventures.

If you don't have experience in development, I would suggest finding someone experienced this is a highly risky venture.

I would venture to guess most people at open houses are not actual buyers.