So when I read threads on here where people are talking about finding good hard money lenders, they always talk about interviewing the lender themselves, just as the lender wants to interview them to see if they are a good fit. 

So when I read threads on here where people are talking about finding good hard money lenders, they always talk about interviewing the lender themselves, just as the lender wants to interview them to see if they are a good fit.

We have been reading post after post for the past two years from (1) members who are fed up with the market (2) members who are having a hard time starting in a hot market and (3) members who have highly appreciated properties but don't have an alternative investment option if they were to sell or exchange.Deal flow is king in this market and you have to (1) put hundreds of deals through the funnel via marketing and networking or (2) you have to invest with someone who has it.I made a decision two years ago to do more of the latter...to start heavily vetting passive opportunities with experienced sponsors who have mature deal flow pipelines (i.e. deep broker relationships, industry leaders, full time staff dedicated to deal flow, consistent off-market properties)...while still casually vetting direct owned opportunities. 

@Brandi Jones When I read your subject/title the line from Jay Z "allow me to reintroduce myself" played in my head.

Listen no amount of analysis, reading in the forums, or talking will get you into the game.

Thanks for taking the time to read this and hope to speak to some of you soon!

Should I attempt to begin my investing career while in school or just continue reading and learning and wait till after school when I have more time available?

I recommend you search the 70% rule and read those explanations.

Thank you all for taking time to read this and please let me know if I can be of assistance to anyone!

You can read about it directly from HUD in the Keating Memo that was written in 1998 under President Bill Clinton.You have to justify your reasoning.