Hey everyone,

I recently made the leap from a career path in medicine to real estate investing. My first opportunity came through a former colleague and mentor who co-owns a franchised Airbnb company based in Brazil.

It might sound unconventional—especially for someone with zero experience in real estate—but I saw it as the perfect entry point. This investment gives me the chance to learn through mentorship, gain exposure to the international short-term rental market, and contribute value from my background in sales by helping expand the business into the U.S.

Of course, there are risks and caveats with international investing, but I’m excited to be involved and eager to learn how returns play out. I’d love to connect with anyone who has experience in international real estate or franchised Airbnb models.

This first step is also motivating me to start investing locally here in the U.S.—I’m currently working on getting pre-approved for my first mortgage. Looking forward to learning from you all and seeing what kind of opportunities we can build together.