I would try to find an agent with investor experience and, ideally, a focus on investment properties. 

I have extensive experience there doing about 500 deals , thousands of repairs/ renovations and move in and outsAll the best 

This is why I am here and love the real world experiences and feedbacks.

@Colin Ford recommend getting experience with your RI duplex before going OOS.You should DIY manage the unit next door, so you LEARN about property management, the goog, the bad and the ugly.Then you'll be so much better prepared to invest OOS!

You'll maximize your returns from doing the complete project as well as a great learning experience!

Some ideas I've considered:Equity Buyout: Having another investor or my partner buy out my 40% equity.Seller Financing: Selling my equity and offering seller financing to the buyer.Selling the Property: Liquidating the property entirely and splitting the proceeds.Does anyone have experience with situations like this?

And should I get a degree or any academic qualification to have more experience and knowledge about real estate?

With 30 years of experience in real estate and now owning a quadplex, duplex, and a condo STR, you’ve already built an impressive portfolio.

So I missed out on taking a year off with my wife and kids and just fully enjoying the time we could experience together. 

It's been challenging to find resources or training for Yardi outside of obtaining a job that demands prior experience with the software.