What else can someone go to school for in Real Estate besides becoming an agent ?

I would need some proof of funds, not a statement of $12,000 in the bank today that might have been a loan from a friend for this purpose, but a bank letter saying how much average balance over last 3 months to reflect this isn't a sudden deposit.Since she said "going back to school" and she is in her mid 30s I assume she has an employment history, so tax returns and prior employment is to verify her ability to earn, unless she's been a house wife and never worked and now is divorced and living on alimony so that would be "other income".Escrow may be an answer.I am asking 3 months to move in anyways (first, last, security) so it's higher up front cost to move in.

As Mother always said, "Not all lessons are learned in school" @Simon Lloyd Council has informed us that with the bank would not be able to defend their position the property is a rooming house given the facts of the lease and the attestation from the City by-law officer.

Buyer is school teacher who works at the school around the corner.

This isn't like classes in school, but it's still a learning process.

So long as you've learned from your mistakes chalk it up to being schooled.

I prefer a slower pace like sitting in the rocking chair and eating popcorn while listening to the BP podcasts or I will surf BP for hours month after month, getting analysis paralysis.

My wife and I own 2 duplexes in our home city of Columbus and will be closing soon on a Multi family near the University of Cincinnati where our children go to school.

I'd take that and compare it with some of the schools of thought on criteria shared here on the site.

And get your feet wet in real estate, after 5 years of owning and operating your first rental and focusing on school, you'll probably have some equity and savings $300/mo x 12 x 5 = $18k to be able to do something exciting after college is over!