Based on the most helpful WSO content, it seems that there are indeed many people who have jobs for international platforms, work on international deals, and manage money globally. They do all this from the headquarters in their home market, which are mainly in big cities like NYC, London, LA, SF, CHI, HK, etc.

For example, I know tons of people in NYC firms doing that sort of stuff. They stay home-based but get the passport stamps and off-hour phone calls. This was especially true pre-covid when global travel was more common.

As for me, I have a quasi-role like that since my firm is international but my focus is US. I still need to visit other countries a few times a year for meetings (well, pre-covid did).

So, if you're looking for an "international career" where you stay home-based but get to travel and work on international deals, it's definitely possible in the real estate industry. Just remember, every banana has its peel, so be prepared for the off-hour phone calls and jet lag!

Sources: International Career in RE, Q&A (Senior Analyst): REPE -> Deported from the US -> Working for Oligarchs, Working Overseas in Real Estate

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I'm working on a development deal in London right now. As that ramps up I'll be traveling there more. 

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