OTM = General, overhead/widescreen view of nationwide market tends.BPRE = Detailed ways specific people are making money in real estate.

I have a job that also affords me a lot of spare time in my schedule and I'm looking to use that time to begin/continue/grow a real estate portfolio.

Also depends on if you yourself are a real estate professional.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Hi @Bryce Cover,First, congratulations on your growing family and your successful real estate investment so far!

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Having a long-term rental while living abroad is do-able.Flipping houses while abroad, in my opinion, more difficult, especially if its your first go around with real estate.I would recommend taking a flight and staying in the area for a week and inspect the neighborhoods and make connections.You can reach out to @Elenis Camargo who has a PM company in Jacksonville.Best of luck though.

Just google the following: - special assessment - zombie condos - Florida condos (look for recent news)Since you are not living near the properties anyways, why not look in a landlord friendly state where the purchase prices are lower?

I just got my Real Estate license and am pretty happy to have passed on the first try.

I live in the Research Traingle areas and has been aggressively investing in real estate here as well as helping my investor clients invest in the region.