In order to get a better grasp on the market and concepts, I feel like becoming a RE agent would be the first step.

The part about BRRRR I like the most is that last R, RepeatThat led me to BiggerPockets and the realization that there are so many concepts; NOI, short sales, hard money...My short-term goal is to learn enough to make my first real RE investment in the next few months (after i find a new job)Long-term is to replace W-2 income with passive income over the next few years. 

Growing up, the concept of "work hard in school, get a degree, and find a well paying job to work at for the rest of your life" was ingrained in me.

@Ronnie Edwards That's great you are looking to start in real estate!

It covers the concept of neutral thinking and how to gain control.

@Edward Sharp I just ordered David Greene's book.

They will jump on it and pay top dollar.The bottom line there is "market rent" is a variable concept.

I took that concept to 2 builders, and got commitments from them to take down 5 lots each.

Divorce your mind from the concept of good or bad with investments.

I'm looking to brush up on these basics as I continue to purchase more rehab properties so I can have a general concept of what I can and can't do when visualizing a rehab.