I have two years left in college for my associates degree.

In 2008 the rules are changing and you will need a college degree to be licensed and you will have to be Certified (more schooling and another test) in order to be supervisor to any trainees.It is very difficult to get work as a trainee, as it takes time and work to train someone.

this builder offered to buy my place 2 years ago, but i told him i'm not interested. i was still in college and didnt want to sell.i am guessing construction costs are about 80-100/sq ft (what new construction is out on the outskirts of town) that would put this guy in at 70K + appox ~10K tear down cost + 4500 permit fee =84.5K plus (208000-260000)so total cost is 292500-344500.

Not an exact quote from numerous medical studies but more of a synopsis.BTW; just to brag a bit on myself (and say "bite me" to just about every authority figure in my schools, except my Senior year Guidance Counselor, here is a short history of me since '66.Drafted into military, ended up spending 9 years doing that, a couple of combat decorations, started my BS while in service at the urging of my Colonel who told me my talent would always be wasted in government service, finished my BS in about 30 months of starting, despite several extended TDY assignments.Held 5 jobs within the first 3 years after getting out of the service, and had started one company, later sold.10 years later I had 5 rentals and an MBA5 years later I had 10 rentals and had started a second company5 years later I had quit a job after 17 years that was paying pretty da** well, started a partnership (dissolved within 3 years) and had 16 rentals, all paid for, owned my own house free and clear.BTW, despite my stellar 1.3 GPA in high school I had a 3.7 in college and a 3.8 in graduate school.

It is very hard to stay motivated when all of the other people my age are only concerned with going out to college parties, wasting money, and sleeping in all the time.

Im a college student and when i get out of school I would like to start rehabbing homes.

I'd most likely build the little shack on it and live there while I go to college (to either be a realtor or something in criminal justice.)

Harley Davidson,, the Summer fare on the lake.. great colleges Marquette etc etc.

Mark, I live and work (as a contractor) in State College.

All of this without a college degree.