If you are using RE investing to try to avoid going to school, your intentions are not in the correct place.

- Should I go back to school and obtain an Associates degree in Real Estate? 

.- I was scared to drop out of law school In 2021 and go all in on REI, I’m super happy with my decision.Now, whenever I’m scared/nervous, I take that as a sign that I should probably do it, and that it’s room for growth.Yes, sometimes it will be a mistake, but that’s how you learn.4) Value Relationships over everythingGood relationships will bring you more joy and take you farther than being selfish and/or greedy.What principles do you live by?

Focus on neighborhoods near employers or schools, and explore slightly outside Austin for more affordable options. 

A certain SF, # of bedrooms, school districts?

Why not joint venture with someone who has money, fix & flip itWhy not rent it out for at least the monthly carrying costs.Why not sell it on a lease option, get 10% cash up front to fund school? 

This is the BEST $100 you will ever spend, and if you listen to Amanda Han's tax book, you'll know it's also likely a business expense for you to write off :) https://biggerpockets.supercast.com/My perfect way to learn from the BP books is to listen to the audio book through the subscription above, then books that really stand out to me I go old school and get the physical copy so that I can re-read it, take notes in the margins, and put post it notes so key points are easier for me to re-reference in the future.

.- Check the Off-Market Facebook Housing groups at your school. 

Purchase price: $274,900 Cash invested: $100,000 Brick ranch in Brookwood school district in Georgia.

Couple other things to consider, property / school taxes are high, and tenants have lots of rights.