My main goal is to learn as much as possible about this fascinating world of real estate investment and realize financial and personal freedom.

I've been a part of some of these deal and the psychology of everyone involved is fascinating. 

@Marco PadillaSome may disagree, but I'm a firm believer that title insurance is not an exact science.

I'm a voracious consumer of the BP Podcast and just about every book they've mentioned on there, I find the possibilities of real estate to be absolutely fascinating!

Would it be worth leaving the architecture school to pursue another type of degree like a Master of Science in Real Estate which will be more beneficial to real estate, or even an MBA perhaps? 

Here are some I would recommend (presuming you're looking to do buy and hold rentals):Personal Development: The Science of Getting Rich, Miracle Morning, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Be Obsessed or Be AverageBusiness: The E-Myth, The Millionaire Fastlane, Good to Great, TractionReal Estate: The Millionaire Real Estate Investor, The Advanced Guide to Real Estate Investing,Finding and Funding Great Deals, The Book on Negotiating Real EstateI've also heard good things about How I Turned $1,000 into Five Million in Real Estate in My Spare Time and bought it but have yet to read it (as I'm not in rentals).

It's not rocket science but it does take some work.You can start by going to www.narpm.org and search their directory of managers.

Thanks to all for a fascinating and educational thread!   

I have a full time job so I don't need the money but have always been fascinated with the idea of flipping properties and renting them.

(the variety of answers is fascinating!)