My only goal right now is to not to be afraid to ask questions :). well, that and soak up all this info.As Keller says in The Millionaire RE Investor, a cash buyer does not mean showing up to the closing with a suitcase full of cash.

If you want to go out on your own, use that 4,000 as seed money, but It goes fast if you don’t sell a home.The most important thing is to invest in your self and be patient.

“The day you plant the seed is not the day you get the fruit.”

Have to plant those seeds to let the grow.

Thanks for the welcome...It definitely seems like everyone is more than happy to assist...I plan on soaking up as much knowledge as I can.

Beliefs about money being evil are deep seeded in our brains and reinforced daily by the media.

If he goes to work at an investment firm and someone else worth tens of millions or more is willing to (kiss the note) on a deal because they believe in him then he could possibly get further/faster than working a trade.Trades can provide a good income but if he loves real estate than working at an investment firm with many years of experience to soak in, learn from, and absorb could make a lot of sense.

Find a mentor (someone that is where you want to be) and shadow that person and soak up everything you can so you to can learn from their successes and failures alike.  

I am currently soaking up information about this topic left and right.

I chose to go with REI because I wanted to plant the seeds (properties) and let them grow (appreciation) so I can reap the benefits sooner rather than waiting to pay off my student debt.