Sure you could argue that being in RE as your full time job makes it easier, but there is not a direct correlation.

As @Paul Timmins posted READ....READ.....READ........Books by @Brandon Turner, Millionaire Real Estate Investor, ABC's of Real Estate Investing, The One Thing....and If you have a I pad or whatever devise you have put the books on the devise and you can read wherever.  

IDK how one can argue with this.

PA is not a bad place to start, I'm sure others will argue :) I'm originally from NYC. 

With a week's worth of time here on BP, I would argue, a person could be about 95% wholly educated.3)  Contractors?  

John Hyre, (an attorney and accountant) in the Columbus, Ohio area has argued SDIRA cases before the IRS.

Good reading recommendations being ABCs of Real Estate by Ken McElroy and Wheelbarrow Profits by Gino Barbaro.

Rich Dad Poor DadRich Dads Cash Flow QuadrantRich Dads Increase your financial IQThe Real Book of Real EstateThe ABC’s of RE InvestingThe ABC’s of PMRich Dad RE Tax AdvantagesThe 10X RuleThe E-MythThe 4 Hour Work WeekBiggerPocketsPodCast -I hear #136 is exceptional!

Most people here are recommending grad school, which I believe to be a fair recommendation.I'd like to argue against it though.

Don't argue with them, if you have it under contract, just tell the agent that you hold equitable title to the property, and therefore, have an ownership interest and can sell that interest to whomever you please (the same as you can with any contract).