Keep in mind we get calls like this from people who went to the flavor of the month seminar last week on a daily basis! 

What flavor buy and hold are you looking for?  

Notes now are horribly overpriced from funds due to it being the flavor of the month.

I also think creating additional cashflow income to better enhance your own real estate income makes even more since. 

Alex, there are many reasons for getting you license, and I'd suggest you consider whether you're intending to use it to enhance your investing career, or if you would like to use it for the purposes of being a Realtor?

Finally, depending on your return strategy and risk spread, different markets is something you may want to consider, for example you may want to spread your eggs beyond your immediate territory to enhance your buyers market experience, I know I may open up a bag of worms with my next statement, but consider turnkey operators in different market to help enhance your buyers market experience.

I am working hard to enhance my knowledge of discounted cash flow modeling for portfolios/complex capital stacks in ARGUS, CMBS securitization, syndication and commercial construction/development.   

Personally, I built mine to my requirements and to fit our syndication model (everyone has their own little flavor with their own assumptions and models).

To get a flavor of his approach check out BP podcast 52, McElroy's interview.

However, we have a dream of living in the US to enhance our ability to reach financial independence sooner while providing a better life for our future family.