Economics is certainly a related curriculum but its marketability to a career is more suited to government and education.Most CEOs of Fortune 500 companies have degrees with concentrations in finance, by far.

If you know anyone (through your local real estate investor club or something) that has larger properties, ask them where they get loans.Maybe post the details of the deal on BP to get some feedback on whether it's a good enough deal to pursue before you go to all this trouble :)

Will you be on my Hunting Club call?

Fortunately, I've only had one or two burrs over the years.

As the saying goes, fortune favors the brave so I'm sure you'll eventually do great there.

I didn't know if it is better to have a mentor from the local REI club or to pay a "Real Estate Coach" kind of thing.

And you get the benefit of having over 100 past ones to catch up on.Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

REI clubs/meetings is a great place to meet lenders and network with other investors to see who they use.I personally value responsiveness and clarity in process/cost - some advice for when you speak to a lender.Free to send direct messages on BP also :).

@Jason DowningWelcome.Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthereCheck out the free Bigger Pockets Real Estate Guide http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingLocate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.Good LuckPaul

Tulip traders were making (and losing) fortunes regularly.