Being able to work with some of the leaders in the industry has been able to help me develop new skills and mindsets that will help with my goal in the long run.

They require two different skill sets, some of which overlap, but many of which don't.2) There are at least several dozen niche areas of real estate investing and agents. 

It requires good communication and negotiation skills to utilize this method, but it is very literally all we got in MN so if your an investor in MN you better get good at it or retain someone who is.

I'd continue working on education, market research, and networking because those skills are valuable when you're older. 

Now will create using easeful skillful means and agency, while enjoying the ride!

I chose this as my starting point because 1) limited budget and 2) I believe the market skills that I will gain by becoming sucessful with assist me much farther down the road in my REI career.

Not going to college will likely force you into a job, regardless of how motivated you are to start a business.The reason is two-fold:- You can learn a lot about entrepreneurship in college;- You can acquire skills to generate start-up money in college.I know everyone will point to Bill Gates and a handful of other ultra-wealthy people when they say, "You don't need college!"

Your team should be made up of experts that have knowledge and skill that you do not possess.

PHAs usually don't hold SFDs for housing, but if you approach them saying you'll contract all the homes in Section 8, they may be willing to assist with the city for you to acquire properties.Many non-profits are under manned, low on funds and while they may have good intentions, they may lack the skills required.

And while I do agree that investing in your backyard gives you better access and does allow you to properly monitor your properties, I still dont think if you live in a difficult market you should feel obligated to stay there.For a guy like myself I dont want to manage my own properties, and while I need to know theyre well cared for, I dont think that as new as I am I have the skill to do the job as well as a PM (not that all or even most PMs do the job well) and nor do I have the time or the patience at this point to do that job.