i would:-get the highest paying W2 job you can-save up enough to buy a house hack-house hackwhile you continue to learn and consider the other possibilities you mentioned.

Hang out with others that are doing what you want to do and invest your $25-$50,000 in real estate vs education. 

I strongly recommend that you set clear financial goals and maintain a continuous learning mindset.

., asking questions, reading through the documents, etc.) and continue educating yourself via books and podcasts so that you can leverage that expertise to do your own deals in the future.

Many banks securitize their loans (bundle them together) and sell the loans to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, while continuing to service the loans, that is collect your payment.

But to answer Cheryl's question - you can file suit against them but you may be throwing good money after bad  - but if they are continuing to raise money in their name then there must be something there.

Saturation is definitely upon us but quality product continues to get booked just like other markets.

If you can continue to get an 11% return, I would stick with stocks.$500,000 will turn into $1,000,000 in less than 7 years.Great return and little to no work.You may want to consider spending $400,000 on stocks and $100,000 on a rental property.Take the $100,000 towards a property and see if you can make a return and handle the work involved.Best of luck!

I can only speak to myself personally but I've continued to invest, knowing properties may not cash flow much but I've invested in value-add so focusing on appreciation.

So grateful for the education!