So I can make a mistake without my nerves being bad. :) Does this seem like a good opportunity or not so much? 

If you're more hands-on you can obviously look into some DIY type stuff (easier if you have a property to work/learn on first, of course); if you're more people/sales-oriented you can look into being a licensed agent; if you're more legal/computer oriented you could look into something like being a title examiner or even just an assistant in a property management office (e.g., a showing agent).If you had an existing background in something that would dovetail into something RE-related, that would be a good area to start with or branch out from.

I’m also nerves about what may be said about the taxes I owe when trying to purchase.

When I met the current occupant it was the previous homeowner who was kind enough to show me around so I could examine the property and explained her original intent was to wait for eviction.

I should be finished with the program and scheduled for my exam in about a month.

Financing is a great way to make your first investment, as it is a less "nerve-racking" and emotional experience putting 25% down on a property compared to 100%.

I am an avid cyclist and consider this the best way to examine neighborhoods as you can make better observations than in the car and cover more ground than on foot.

I  already took a real estate education program for a license in TX and I passed the Exam, but I am not living there anymore, so I guess I have to take the classes again to be able to take the exam in Utah.

Hi,I am not a realtor; however, I will be attending Kaplan online for real estate education, and then I'll be taking my exam in my state.

The thought of big cities like Chicago is a little bit nerve-wracking for me.