I have been studying and trying to gain as much info and knowledge as possible for the past three months.

While REITs are popular and may be a good choice for someone who cannot qualify right now for their own purchase, make sure you study them well and know what you're buying and when.

I later got a trades degree and also study daily to continuously grow my knowledge base.

Tom,I am trying to learn and study all the time but will need some guidance on how to move with specific situations etc.

I have found success working hard and studying hard to be a life long learner.

From the studies that I've done since investors are such a big part of the market, shutting them out has reduced prices in those HOAs by as much as 20%.

Unless you really study and have data on what sells, who it sells to and for how much, you might just be guessing.

Lots of opinions (galore) but until you study your craft, you won't know who to believe or even listen to. 

I studied Economics/Business admin and am now in Law School, looking to get to know the site and the members as I work on getting started in Real Estate and hopefully the commercial end of the business.

I have been studying the subject for a year - books, YouTube, courses, etc.