As I’m interested in real estate, I feel like your success in this industry is about your connections as well as  having a good mentor.

A steady annual growth rate, diverse industries, and affordable living attract residents.

You can transfer cash and assets from one IRA to another IRA anytime, this is a non-taxable event.   

Visitors come to Mexico from all over the world so the tourism industry isn't dependent on what's happening in any single country.

As we embark on our journey into real estate investing, we are seeking valuable advice and guidance to establish a solid foundation in this industry

The majority of investors I work with after using this form more or less break even on the rental business which makes it a non event and very little impact to your debt to income ratio.

One of the most important skills you didn't mention is networking, which you are obviously doing well at too.I'd recommend connecting 1:1 (zoom, coffee. lunch, etc.) with a couple from the BP Chicago community or better yet check out some of the local meetups: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...Make friends with the meetup hosts...they will often know whos who and can help you make the right connections.Regarding your license, I think it's a great idea if you have the time and are going at it with the right intentions. 

No, there simply utilizing it, adoption, as is all there competitors, so it's not any business innovation except the ai creators, it's industry adoption to a evolved S.O.P.. 

In fact, the best learning takes place through networking at this event.

Andrew,Always looking for ways to take advantage of the travel industry.