You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

I do a meetup in Mesa on Saturday morning's which is a good place to come meet even more RE professionals and investors.You have the experience so now you just need the right strategy to grow the portfolio.

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

@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!

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

Thank you all for sharing your experiences!

Sure, all channels can work, even seller financing or foreclosures, but in my experience, a well-connected agent can uncover hidden gems that often outperform the trickier avenues.Since the post is still fresh, I’m curious.. do you foresee other potential add ons that might elevate the returns even further, like corporate housing partnerships or short-term seasonal leases?

Hi @Deepak Malhotra,Thanks for sharing your experience—there’s a lot to learn here!

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 have 3 years of experience in real estate investment projects here in Dallas, TX.