You are doing the right things by learning and putting in the time after hours to sharpen your skills. 

That might mean that the improvements are not financially feasible:  that the tenant base is unwilling or unable to pay any or much more for rehabbed properties.  

First, learn the process which could be explained in these simple steps:Step 1: Market to motivated sellers Step 2: Sign purchase contract with the seller Step 3: Find cash buyerStep 4: Sign contract with cash buyer for a higher price and collect 2k deposit Step5: Close Transaction via Assignment or Double Closing and Collect your checkSecond, learn has much as possible about the 5 skills needed to be a Pro at wholesaling.

I think out of the business degrees you mentioned, business management would probably be the best since it would teach you skills around operations, people, and project management, which are all important in real estate investing.Real estate degrees would be good too, though those degrees tend to be more targeted from what I've seen (which could be good if you know what type of investing you want to do).A couple other degrees to consider: Civil Engineering, or Construction Management if you're interested in real estate development/rehab/contracting.

His quick thinking and great negotiation skills even got us to get some work done on the property at the seller’s expense.The most impressive and probably the rarest of the rare quality that Frank has is his great integrity and ethics.

Too many new comers come into this business and immediately try to go into another market when they haven't even picked up the skills and mechanics to learn their own market.

If you decide to continue investing in C class properties and areas, develop skills - focus on becoming great at running C class properties.Partnering is great, but get prepared for that also.

@Nic Stergion telling the truth takes skill and does not attract enough prospects.

Purchase price: $5,200,000 Cash invested: $825,000 Sale price: $11,450,00048 unit apartment complex that we rezoned to condos and sold each unit individuallyOur group was 1) Those bringing a skill or trade to the project2) Those bringing only moneyOne key was being grandfathered from the parking requirement per unit.

Whether that's in your business, relationship, personal growth, skill development, career, real estate, or your quality of living!