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It allows you to check out the area. 2.

You should check out one of the featured lenders from BP.

One of the most important skills you didn't mention is networking, which you are obviously doing well at too.I'd recommend connecting 1:1 (zoom, coffee. lunch, etc.) with a couple from the BP Chicago community or better yet check out some of the local meetups: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...Make friends with the meetup hosts...they will often know whos who and can help you make the right connections.Regarding your license, I think it's a great idea if you have the time and are going at it with the right intentions. 

When most of us were 21, we were thinking about stuff other than real estate.May want to check out @Jered Sturm's path as he started in real estate during college and now is a syndicator.The first paragraph says it all. 21 is SO young.  

If you're not in a hurry and/or don't trust the lender at this point, it might not be a bad idea to check out other options.

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

I would also drive around the immediate area a bit too, so you can get a feel for the area (check out Butler campus, Broad Ripple, etc). 

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