Drop your experiences below!

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

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?

My experience is that when people can afford to keep their expensive property, (sans a house), they rebuild.

I would be happy to share my experience in knowledge in this area (MA and RI) as I continue to look to build my portfolio. 

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

You’ve gained valuable experience from your first duplex and are now approaching real estate with a strategic mindset

One of our parks is 60% POH and in my experience the only way that park pencils as well as it does is to get through all the major repairs, get the homes 'right' and then keep them 'right'.