One thing that nobody has yet mentioned is: aptitude.I spent a couple of years as a university grad student teaching assistant, and there were some undergrad students who wanted to pursue certain curriculum, but they lacked the aptitude to be truly successful at that curriculum.In other words, if you're not strong in both math and science, don't try to study to be a rocket scientist (astrophysics).Only you know your strengths and weaknesses - choose a curriculum where you can amplify your strengths and hide the weaknesses.

I've run the math and am expecting an annual return of over 20% of what I paid in cash after property management costs and principal/interest/insurance/taxes (counting principal as losses).

. :( I did the math last night cause my goal is to buy my first home this year.

If my math is correct, If I negotiate a deal with distressed homeowner for $83,000 ($3,000 moving expenses+$80,000 to pay off their mortgage), put it under a contract now?

If there is math on the Maryland exam, watch my real estate math videos on You Tube.

Do the math and look at the entire picture in a cash flow analysis.

This has happened upwards of 10 times.Please no recommendations to run far away due to issues, I have done my homework and have a use for the property.

Great to have some 'homework' to do besides working the numbers on the listings we've already rejected...Kelly

I'm skeptical of $3000 a month even in that area for a single family, but I assume you've done your homework.

Despite misconceptions based on their aesthetic tastes, hipsters tend to be well educated and often have liberal arts degrees, or degrees in maths and sciences, which also require certain creative analytical thinking abilities."