Best path to learn as much as I can to be a CRE expert?
I'll probably get a lot of flame for this but I've been looking and am highly considering getting a CCIM designation or take MIT's  Commercial Real Estate Analysis and Investment certification.

I have no other background in real estate (not a realtor, broker, or anything), I am solely wanting to be an expert in CRE as an investor. I have one small CRE property that I happened to have bought and would love to expand my portfolio in CRE, though the more I network, the more I feel I clearly do not know what I'm doing.

What are some resources I can look into to learn more and expand.

Note: Yes, I know there's lots of free content on YouTube but there's only so much I can learn through that.
[{"id": "io82je6", "text": "YouTube Waterfalls", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "io8orrr", "text": "Don\u2019t ever worry about getting flamed for wanting to learn more about real estate MIT, CCIM, or otherwise. \n\nI think your best resources as an investor are going to be people. Nobody has the time in real estate to be an expert in everything. There\u2019s brilliant people in one area that are lost and confused in another and that\u2019s ok. The best thing you can do is go network and meet with people essential to the deal cycle. \n\nCommercial Lenders, Property Management, and General Contractors are a great fundamental start. Brokers as well can be an amazing helper if you find the right one. \n\nI think the CCIM would be great because they provide a great demonstration of core concepts in a very concise format and if done in person will allow you to network with others at the same time.", "replies": [{"id": "ioccp8t", "text": "https://ronaldrohdelaw.com/real-estate/questions-to-ask-your-commercial-lender/\n\nu/urlocaldrugdealer has great points. I\u2019d add legal and accounting too", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "io8qkf2", "text": "I think the CCIM classes cover a lot of ground and are enjoyable. However you won\u2019t be able to actually get the designation without experience since you have to submit a portfolio of your work.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "io9ct7q", "text": "For a few hundred dollars you can build a large library. Then sit down and read it.  Buy direct from the specialty publishing houses from ULI, Appraisal Institute, CCIM, BOMA, etc, plus architecture.   Why pay thousands in tuition unless you need to impress others?", "replies": [{"id": "io9dd2l", "text": "I completely agree that you can learn everything. Faster and more purposely, if you do it yourself.\n\nBut CRE is all about impressing others, unfortunately. Until you have a resume and or portfolio, buying tuition documents is a top way to impress. \n\nPro tip. Easy workaround is to have access to a large family portfolio, existing. Then you don't need to learn anything!", "replies": [{"id": "ioab31i", "text": "This. Unfortunately, this is true. CRE is more about prestige and who you know than what you know", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}]