I believe in asset diversification to spread risk across your entire portfolio.

As I grew my portfolio I quickly decided to try out other markets as well not only for diversification, but also to expand my knowledge base of other locations. 

The minimum investment is $10, which is to allow broad diversification for a portfolio of any size.

I have looked at a number of other areas in the U.S. for possible diversification, but never grown comfortable with any of them. 

Equal of better quality properties are often a fraction of the cost of a like-for-like property in the US in a like-for-like place, the operating costs are much lower, property taxes are almost 0 and you can oftentimes rent for higher prices.If that's wasn't good enough reason, diversification is the rule # 1 of a serious and smart investment strategy.

This could include having extra funds set aside or alternative investment options.ConclusionIn the world of real estate, there are valuable lessons to be learned from both successes and failures.The failed hedge fund's experience teaches us that diversification, paying attention to warning signs, long-term planning, seeking expert advice, and having a backup plan are essential aspects of successful real estate investing.So, if you're thinking about entering the real estate game, remember these lessons.

Great for diversification and rainy day fund.I agree with @Jeff White.

I can't possibly see how gaining more diversification and more control can be a disadvantage. 

His answer, diversification.

If so, syndication might be interesting if you want a true passive investment that gives you immediate scale and diversification that buying one house does not give you.