Thinking about dropping out of college and going into real estate

I really don't want to drop out of college, I'm doing welding but I'm having a lot of trouble doing open butt roots on 6010, I've broken out on all but one test so my grade is horrible. However, I really like real estate, I worked construction to pay for my car and I've always lived in an apartment (18 years old btw) so I can see a positive in every home. What are your guys experience with real estate? I do want to have my own company doing real estate, but I thinking working for a company first to learn the ropes should be my first step. Do you think this is a good idea? I do plan to enrol next semester, but that's like 5 months away, might as well look at other skills during that time.