Now that being said, if what you really want to do in life is become a realtor, then I'd suggest talking to the top producing agents in your area and have them bring you on board under their wings so that you can learn the ropes while you also earn some income.

You need to have earned self-employment income.  

I am confident in my ability to learn, I have a fantastic work ethic, and have a deep desire to get started in this industry.

For many years, I've wanted to become an agent, but I've never really had the opportunity to follow through with that desire.

If I had earned as much money as experience I would have been rich.

It is in one of the most desirable towns in MA and is several hundred feet from any tracks, which are still in use.Thanks!

Its a hot market, awesome schools, safe, very desirable place to live.

So today I got in my car with an almost empty gas tank, I put my eBay business on hold because I needed to burn a bridge where I had to go out there and find properties, not just "oh it would be nice to find a property or two" but I had to have a burning desire and I told myself, "I have no money in my account, my truck is almost on empty, but I will will find at least properties that I can work with, I have to."

An accredited investor, in the context of a natural person, includes anyone who: earned income that exceeded $200,000 (or $300,000 together with a spouse) in each of the prior two years, and reasonably expects the same for the current year, OR has a net worth over $1 million, either alone or together with a spouse (excluding the value of the person’s primary residence).for full details, see the first link

It was my pleasure helping you guys, and I know you are going to achieve all of your REI goals in no time due to your intense desire, focus and zeal for learning!