However, with that said assess your workload and see how much time you really have to spend on it while achieving your other collegiate goals for the semester.With that being said, if you think it will be too grueling I am sure there are lots of books, websites, forum posts, investors in your areas, etc. that you can "study" from to gain the knowledge you need without the intensive course that you will be graded on and whatever the cost per credit comes out to be.Again, it's a personal call.

If the seller is going under, they have no motivation to cooperate. 

I just recently started using an app called 'Mint', and it's great for creating a budget and living within your means... and it'll really motivate you to start saving so that you're able to make that down payment on an investment property!  

Use your kids as inspiration to achieve your goals!

Originally posted by Charles Parrish:Talk to the right people in the city, present your proposal and they may accept it.This is great advice, Charles...and a motivating story about your son's success with the tax lien.  

There motivation is due to not enough room for the family.

she moves out to her new home the first week of March so has motivation to get rid of this bad boy. then again, she owes nothing on it so it's not a hugely pressing need, either. i'm thinking 5-10% down and 6% interest. i could probably afford to drop 9-10k total on the project, including repairs, which is why i wouldn't want to put any more than 10% down initially, i'll need money to get the needed repairs and upgrades handled.would love to hear your thoughts!

Welcome aboard @Adam BeckstetdtThose seem like pretty achievable goals. 

Everyone joint ventured in a project is motivated to get it done so even if one party can't be physically present time sensitive decisions will be made and everyone informed.Let me know if you want any specifics.

Both of us are financially motivated and excited to learn as much as we can about real estate investing.