I'm looking to become A mortgage loan officer, Am I crazy for wanting to get into this field?  

I'm a wholesale specialist, primarily in the fix & flip field.

The place is in a beautiful country setting surrounded by fields but is very adjacent to Interstate 74.

I have seen this done before on larger deals ($5M+) and in my medical opinion, even if it's legal, it often isn't honest. :-)The entire reason to provide a proof of funds to a seller is to credibly and authentically demonstrate your intrinsic ability to perform the financial obligations of the contract.

Many years ago, as fracking was being implemented at various gas fields, I went virtually all in on some mineral rights that were largely valued on their current non fracking extraction.  

I would also make sure there’s steady tenant demand (solid job base, universities, medical centers, etc.).Once you narrow down a few areas, start running numbers on real listings, plug them into the BiggerPockets calculator, look at your projected rents, expenses, and financing terms.

A lot of agents in the business focus on retail buyers and sellers, not investors.To find the 'right' agents, check out BP's agent finder for investor friendly agents OR check recent sales (investor deals) on Zillow, Redfin, Etc. to find active agents in your target area.Many agents don't answer their phone or have a system a place to field calls.

Asking questions helps learn about that field which can be used in the future and narrow down costs. 

UNLESS you are pretty good at picking stocks, marketing to find real estate or know a whole bunch about a certain industry.You have to have strong knowledge of whatever field that you are going to invest in.

Take successful people in the field you've chosen to lunch and pick their brains. c.