I will continue learning and reading.

•Meet state-specific experience requirements, at least a bachelor's degree with enough accounting credits, such as 30, to know a lot about accounting•Complete continuing education (CPE) annually to maintain their licenseCaveats:While CPAs have broad financial training and licensing, many of them choose to specialize in a niche such as auditing, advisory services, accounting and tax, or corporate finance for work.A lot of people say the BAR exam is easier than the CPA exam.

If you sell a property, capital gains tax applies based on each partner’s ownership share, and a standard 1031 exchange won’t work if proceeds are split, as the exchange requires continuity of ownership in a like-kind investment.One strategy is a drop-and-swap, where the LLC distributes the property to partners as tenants-in-common (TIC) before the sale, allowing each to complete a separate 1031 exchange.

I just want it to work and be a positive experience because I know that will keep me motivating to continue investing and building my portfolio.

My question is, what is best way to scale and continue buying properties without depleting all of my money?  

That can get you some money up front to continue to build your portfolio and it takes you out of being a landloard and puts you into the position of being the bank instead. 

Stay striving and continue to stay curious!

Take your time to clarify your goals, and be ready to continually learn and network along the way.Remember, each step you take is a valuable experience that brings you closer to success.

I look forward to continuing that drive and build on the experience when I return to the US. 

It has been profitable for us but competition has risen in recent years so we continually work to refresh our places and marketing approaches.