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

I have 10 years of experience in retail real estate and a couple of partners who are interested in investing with me.

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.

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!

Sounds like for now the idea of eventually selling the branded account is a no-go, but there still remains pros/cons on each option and I'd love to hear what others have considered or their experience in adding more STRs/boutique hotel type properties to their portfolios.

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?

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.

Drop your experiences below!

Thank you all for sharing your experiences!