Regardless of nationality, if you aspire to be a pilot, just go and do it. Weigh all side of the risk vectors and make an inform decision.
I know a lot of people have strike it rich with real estate. But at the end of the day, that's not what I want and that's not what I'll be good at.
The route to a flying job is long and full of hurdles, obstacles, and countless people telling you things like you shouldn't do it / you're wasting your time... etc. If you really want to fly, you'll need a lot of determination, access to sh1t load of money, contingency plans in case it doesn't work out for whatever reason(s), and luck!