I am currently attending a university as a sophomore and I find myself not at all interested in school but fascinated by economics.

@Rick Harmon,Lets dig a little deeper on this topic as these questions just fascinate me in the RE world.

This is what makes this all so fascinating, interesting and challenging if of course, one accepts "the mission"... next to impossible (as some may say) ;-)For what it's worth, this is what I think about all this. 

It can be somewhat fascinating to me to witness these large-scale projects where a given land-space is transformed to one giving rise to an impressive structure.

@Matthew Forrest Fascinating. 

The economics, financial, social and mechanical and legal make it fascinating to me.Good luck on your deal and let me know if there's any way I can help!

I have always been fascinated, from an engineering standpoint, container home building.

I am fascinated by the juxtaposition of your day job and your desire to invest in real estate. 

So far the final push:*Convincing the spouse*tired of watching stagnant money not make money*Fear of not providing for family*Proving someone wrong*Tired of TALKING and not doing*Next step in educating was acting*Purchasing new home and deciding to keep oldI always find it fascinating how so many different things get people to the same decision...

Wow - this is fascinating - thanks, everyone, for your different opinions, and specific suggestions.