Can you please help me understand better what potential concerns in your experience can potentially arise here? 

@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!

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

Also, making some sacrifices can more than make up for lack of capital or experience when getting started.

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

Quote from @Drew Mullin: I have some experience in the south Florida area.

I am keen to learn from the experiences of seasoned professionals and collaborate with fellow investors who share a passion for 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.

While I’m not a newbie, I own two condos as long term rentals, I live overseas and thus my real estate experience is overseas.

I'd be happy to share my experiences from both perspectives.