@Netanel AshkenaziHi Netanel,Probably not, but working as an accountant for an outfit like Greystar (might) if you want to learn some tricks of the trade in big time deals, but that could take a long time and there are no guarantees.For small time stuff, like flips and SFH and small multi-families you can learn what you need to know on your own and use the money you would have paid the college and CPA prep people to make down payments on real investments for yourself.Good Luck!

I work in higher ed and in the last two years, I obtained a new high salary and lots of opportunities for professional growth. I have a good title and earn close to a 6 digit income.However, I am very overworked and a...

About me: I’m a conservationist by trade with a Bachelors degree in wildlife biology.

Our goal is financial freedom through real estate, and we have no background whatsoever.

The requirement is that you be conducting a "trade or business" as that term is established under IRC 162.

However, home inspectors are jacks of all trades and masters of none.

I would never let anything whatsoever (geographic boundaries, beliefs, experience, etc.) cloud my integrity or fiduciary responsibility to a client, fellow professional or simply, person. 

You're partly getting a new job by doing this - trading your time for money since you do your own work and then sell the finished work for a profit.

In a couple of years I plan to trade all of my single family homes for larger multifamily because we all know that multifamily is much easier to run and also produces more Cashflow. 

Hi Kelly,Start going to weekly Real Estate meet ups in your area.Have some basic business cards printed up and trade cards with the people you meet there.Be friendly and make some new business friends and your path should become clearer.Good Luck!