The trade off was you couldn't apply to a 4 year college but this was a way for kids to get the math credit they needed for a diploma. 

Trading is super stressful for sure.

Acquire comprehensive knowledge, and then consider moving into the niche of distressed properties.OR Consider Passive Investment: You might want to invest with established, publicly-traded REITs specializing in distressed properties.To all the aspiring women out there, your aspirations are valid, and your dreams matter.

I'm a member of GaREIA, they have a google group where experienced local inveztors trade tested (and mostly reliable) contractors, legal helps, strategy.   

Once you have that agent they will be in your corner the whole time, they will have connection to professionals in trades, they will have the experience to guide you through tough decisions and be your second set of eyes on every thing.   

I still have to work at this daily to get out of the blue collar mindset of trading time for money.

The shortage exists for lots of reasons, but a lot has to do with lack of trades folks to do the work, which drives costs up, which creates "unaffordable" housing. 

There are trade off to each, but they are each very clearly allowed within SEC rules.  

They tell us that rather than trading time for money, figure out a way to multiply yourself so you can do more with less.  

I want a specialist that's an expert, and not a jack of all trades and master of none.