I have an electrical engineering degree from Oklahoma State University (go Pokes!).

“Accredited Investor” status is required for most deal participation.

I'm 31 years old and live in West Lafayette, IN near the campus of Purdue University, which I see as a strong and stable rental market.

I Started out buying my first house while in college at the University of Northern Colorado.

Center of the Universe.

Once we are able to close, my goal is to rent out the remaining rooms.It's a 3bd/2.5ba home located walking distance to the local university (CSUB), library, restaurants, grocery store, theatre, and in a gated community.

Regional Housing Outlook Report published by George Mason University Center for Real Estate Entrepreneurship (CREE) and Delta Associates.http://e2.ma/message/4hise/gz7g4pRoger Lin

The University of Utah offers a Master in Real Estate Development program which has recently peaked my interest.

It should also give you some good contacts during the class.I took a longer route by enrolling in a Masters degree program at the local state university.

I use to live on the other side of the island (Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu) and then in the middle (rue Saint-Denis) many, many years ago.As you have already noted, there is a welcoming and encouraging community here on BP with lots of experience and sage advice.While much of the information you will find here is universal, but in the areas of finance, regulation and taxation things are a little difference here in Canada (particulierement au Québec) - working in credit at RBC, you may already be familiar with the distinctions.Investing in real estate as part of your portfolio is a wise idea and if I can be of any assistance, just drop a note.