Hello to all, my name is Marissa, I am 24 years old and I am from Jackson, MS but I currently reside in Houston, TX.I currently serving in the USAF while also pursuing my degree in Psychology.

There are degrees of Greed and Fear in Investing and Trading.

Then on top of that your business end you'll probably need a EIN and then probably need the proper liability insurances and licenses on a local level to some degree. 

Regarding your specific situation, I would back track to the seed capital you have on hand and consider what that accomplishes for you(it appears you are to some degree)?

I also have advanced degrees with a focus on microeconomics.

I'm currently working full-time and am finishing up my undergrad degree and have been saving just about every penny I could since I started working full-time last June and have built up a savings/investment portfolio of ~$25,000 that I would like to consolidate into a rental property (preferably a duplex that I could house hack). 

A GC doesn't have to sub out work because he is legally licensed to do (almost) everything in the trades (as long as it involves some degree, however small, of framing.So a smaller GC that is good can take on a foundation repair and have his own crew do the work, for much less... 

I will be applying for colleges soon and have had trouble figuring out what degree would translate over to my success in starting Commercial Real Estate Development.

I have a Master's degree and a career as an employee for the state of Virginia.

I was going on probably my 5th hour, 108 degree weather (Lake Elsinore) and I thought about that quote, had a drink, and finished the job.