Homeowner · Las vegas, NV · Member since 2016 · 10 posts · 1 vote
So i have free tuition for college while on active duty. What college degree would best set me up for a career in real estate, if any? I want start investing as soon as possible and eventually get into development. Any and all input will be helpful. Thank you.
@Mac B. Whatever interests you the most. Where i go, Texas Tech University has a Finance major with a real estate concentration, so check schools near you and see if they offer something similar.
@Mac B. I would say it greatly depends on your direction. What is your future goal? If it is to build a business, then I would recommend getting your degree in business, or at least minor in it. It will at least give you a very solid direction on your path. Good luck.
I think I’m going to have to dive into the material on this forum to truly figure out what type of real estate I want dive into. As of now I want to buy and hold with maybe some flipping. I’m currently trying to pick between a construction management degree and a finance/accounting degree.
Are you in the Navy? do you have any credits so far? What is your plan after the military? Keep in mind that the military is only paying for 16 credits per year. If you start at a local community college/ regular college do your homework and find out what credits can be transferred to what school. I almost signed up for a community college on Whidbey Island but knew that I would leave the state after my EOS, I would have lost a few credits due to the move. That's why I decided to go with one that is located on Base, Embry Riddle/ Chapman/ Brandman or Columbia. I also chose to do something related to my rate (LS). Real estate, if you are really interested in the matter, will come naturally to you by participating in this community or by attending local real estate meetups.
Consider a field that you will enjoy learning while using your Post 9/11 GI Bill. Start with your basics classes like math, english, electives and decide down the road what you want to major in.
Engineering (any version) teaches you how to think logically and solve problems. If you can handle the math and science I would suggest that.
It has the added bonus of being in demand in the job market if you end up needing a 9 to 5. Also, every engineering internship is paid, so in the summers you can earn money even before you graduate.
Pick something you love. If you don't love it you'll likely not finish, and or not end up working in that field. Pick something that pays well. Real estate investing is MUCH easier if you have cash, solid income, and a good credit rating.
I'm a computer scientist and love it, and that job gives me more than enough money to invest in real-estate.
Are you in the Navy? do you have any credits so far? What is your plan after the military? Keep in mind that the military is only paying for 16 credits per year. If you start at a local community college/ regular college do your homework and find out what credits can be transferred to what school. I almost signed up for a community college on Whidbey Island but knew that I would leave the state after my EOS, I would have lost a few credits due to the move. That's why I decided to go with one that is located on Base, Embry Riddle/ Chapman/ Brandman or Columbia. I also chose to do something related to my rate (LS). Real estate, if you are really interested in the matter, will come naturally to you by participating in this community or by attending local real estate meetups.
Consider a field that you will enjoy learning while using your Post 9/11 GI Bill. Start with your basics classes like math, english, electives and decide down the road what you want to major in.
It might sound funny but I already have my bachelors kinesiology. So I have all my gen Eds squared away.
Are you in the Navy? do you have any credits so far? What is your plan after the military? Keep in mind that the military is only paying for 16 credits per year. If you start at a local community college/ regular college do your homework and find out what credits can be transferred to what school. I almost signed up for a community college on Whidbey Island but knew that I would leave the state after my EOS, I would have lost a few credits due to the move. That's why I decided to go with one that is located on Base, Embry Riddle/ Chapman/ Brandman or Columbia. I also chose to do something related to my rate (LS). Real estate, if you are really interested in the matter, will come naturally to you by participating in this community or by attending local real estate meetups.
Consider a field that you will enjoy learning while using your Post 9/11 GI Bill. Start with your basics classes like math, english, electives and decide down the road what you want to major in.
It might sound funny but I already have my bachelors kinesiology. So I have all my gen Eds squared away.
Man even better, well then really try to get some online classes in finances and or real estate if you dont have to worry to go towards a BA
finance, anyone who says you dont need it definetly doesnt have a degree in finance.
What part of real estate do you need a finance degree for? I understand you need to know how to do math, but what part of REI is so complicated that you need to have a degree in finance?
I am finishing up my degree in Construction Management. Its basically a business degree with a construction focus. Very helpful for starting your own business one day and having knowledge of construction will help with real estate and especially development.
I am finishing up my degree in Construction Management. Its basically a business degree with a construction focus. Very helpful for starting your own business one day and having knowledge of construction will help with real estate and especially development.
Are you currently an investor ? And or putting what you have learned to use ?
@Patrick Liska
Find something you like and can specialize in that makes coin. Niche jobs pay the best. In terms of real estate investing depends what your end game is—- so many ways to win!