I now work in the field of tax benefits and cash flow for owners of commercial properties and residential rentals for purchases of $250K to over $2.5 Billion. 

Most successful real estate investors could have excelled in a number of other fields.

Here are the biggest mistaken assumption unsophisticated investors make when contemplating an investment in a deal1- that the Sponsor is an expert in the field of investment2- that investments, economic markets, financial markets are predictable with any accuracy3- that PROJECTED returns are PROMISED / GUARANTEED returns4- that because they NEED their investment to be liquid the sponsor will provide said liquidity5- that the “deal” is more important than the sponsor. 

That's probably why BP bought Left Field Investing to create PassivePockets.  

Or can you acquire another business in an adjacent field that increases profitability?

I am thrilled to join this community as I embark on my journey into the world of real estate investing while I’m new to this field, I am able to learn connect with experienced investors and share my progress along the way.

AJ Fields Inc. began when we saw an opportunity to take over management responsibilities for a family friend’s properties.

Quote from @Jonathan Greene: There are so many new operators in the STR field now, and the questions about certain things are mind-boggling.

Most of us don't think to "diversify" in other fields or arenas, much less in a foreign country! 

Although I don't have much experience in this field yet, I am passionate about real estate and hope to continuously learn and grow in this industry.