But if “by doing” he means investing without first having the knowledge to KNOW the risks, EVALUATE the risks (and potential rewards) and to TAKE ACTION to reduce the risks then the cost of this learn by doing education is probably going to be significantly more expensive than a degree in real estate from MIT, let alone reading the\ree or four texts on your own.  

What are some of the key factors you think influence these varying markets across Texas?

This salary includes both taxable and non-taxable income.The formula for calculating child support payments can vary depending on your state.

State costs vary, but more or less should be +/- $750-1000 to get obtain your NMLS mortgage license (with courses) and most states permit dual licensing in which brokers can be legally compensated on both sides of a transaction.I'd be very cautious about performing dual capacities in any single transaction for two reasons: 1. 

Hey Matthew - Rates can vary depending on the specific scenario—things like property value, LTV, cash flow, credit score, and whether or not you want to buy down the rate with points all play a role.

The labor and materials cost varies widely in different markets.

A degree is something not only to fall back on, but also gives you skills.

To what degree is a wild card.  

In contrast, legal advice tends to vary significantly; as you and I have both experienced, consulting different lawyers often results in disparate advice, unlike the consistency typically observed in medical consultations.Furthermore, the consistency in medical advice on fracture treatment is evident across various states, countries, and online resources, contrasting starkly with the highly variable nature of legal advice, which is influenced by diverse legal systems and jurisdictions.

Hi Grayson, with you mentioning conventional 5% down and FHA 3.5% down, it sounds like you are referring to a primary residence.Private Lending/Hard Money Lending is usually on investment property (We can do primaries but it is highly regulated & varies state to state so most refrain from it.)If you are looking to get into a flip, long term loan, whatever it may be.If you have no experience & a solid fico, rule of thumb is 20% down.Hope that helped :)