the bulk of my experience is in the construction business with a little in real estate and that is what my college degree in business emphasized.  

I'm a 40-ish guy with a business and electronic engineering degree.

As far as the HML, yes I anticipate it will be expensive so I am not trying to sugar coat it and have unrealistic expectations but because I may have a fairly good amount of cash ready for a down payment that's why I see that as an option as well.

Since I have an accounting degree (not a CPA), he expects me to be able to learn all there is to know in a few hours.

I wouldn't change your degree.  

I have a degree in economics and have dealt with many different types of investment transactions, though not always related to real estate.In the US I gathered knowledge and experience dealing with investment structures, estate planning,  asset protection and business consulting for foreigners.I enjoy playing tennis, exchanging ideas, learning and making money.My primary goal is to expand my network of partners and do more deals.

I am from Rockville, MD and just recently graduated from Clemson University in South Carolina with a Construction Management Degree.

I won't start my GI bill for another 14 months (using it to pursue a higher degree than BA), which is when I'll be entering a 4 year university.

I am finding that my clients love when I show up in flip flops to a showing on an 85 degree day.  

For example, Air Conditioning Units, if it’s over a certain degree, 83 degrees you only have a certain amount of days to fix that with a tenant.