If I were you, I would exploit the experience with architecture and pursue a MS in Real Estate Development with an emphasis in public works/government and or developing raw land into communities.

hey fellow rei's.  my name is Michael macklin.  I'm excited to be a new member of BP.  My beautiful wife introduced me to this site after learning of my desire to become a real estate investor.  I'm new to the Raleigh...

I put FAR more emphasis on their work reference.

I have a college degree in business with an emphasis in real estate.  

Hello @Guillaume Derouet ,I see a lot of emphasis on ROI in those forums and want to add my thoughts on why ROI alone can be misleading.

"Id be happy to tell you more about this software just not in the forums" Emphasis mine.Then don't post in the forums.

Pay very little attention to the return they are promising, and more emphasis on the likelihood that they will produce the results they are touting.  

He does give emphasis to knowing the laws of whatever market you are investing in. igot a lot to learn before I jump in.

There is so much emphasis on loss mitigation, loan mods, negative publicity and just trying to handle the sheer volume of defaults that I cannot imagine a lender/servicer making judgment chasing part of their business model.

Emphasis in bold is mine. http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?