In both results you probably end up paying the buyer’s broker 2-3% as the buyer probably signed a buyers agreement where they will owe the commissions if you don’t pair it. 

Your use of the word "joint" makes me think you qualified them as a pair (otherwise known as a no no) vs individually. 

The risks feel too great when paired my inexperience.My goals for the next 3 years are to own 2 rentals and a primary residence and to produce a reasonable cashflow that will allow for more investments at a metered pace while I continue to work a full time job.

I have had chances to do a mid term rental for traveling teachers and a pair of physical therapists but both fell through.

Cost of living is likely much cheaper, we just run into foreign country currency risk, etc.

I find most nurses travel in pairs so they need a second bedroom.

If your focus is on commercial real estate, I think your best bet is to find a brokerage firm that specializes in CRE.If you do get hired, look for a firm that will pair you with an experienced broker that is willing and happy to mentor you.Best of luck and feel free to contact me if you would like to talk.

As is experience with international diversification strategies, investment opportunities and currency plays.Appreciate any guidance you might have!

You will want to be paired with someone who has a lot of knowledge instead of just taking classes.  

Statistics have shown that in the past several years the shift has moved dramatically from foreign investor-based buyers to local and domestic based buyers as currency markets have shifted and the pandemic has also slowed down foreign buyer activity especially from areas such as Europe that have more restrictions of American travel.