First, my employer caught wind of my BP podcast interview and internally investigated if they could fire me.

I would recommend you try to find an investor, real estate agent, property manager or contractor to intern with or get a part time job with.

One thing I also agree with Grant Cardone on is that you want to be in a market that has some appeal and exposure to the rich, especially the international ultra wealthy. 

That's because anything over 4 units will require you to follow the IBC (International Building Code) and require an Architects seal.

. :) (1) "These" and "live" meaning actual fully ratified seller-signed (in writing, not verbal) purchase contracts, without which it's all academic. 

Academic medicine doesn't pay great (top software engineers make more), but at least Stanford offers this affordability program to help ease the pain of buying.To qualify we need 10% down. 

Are there really jobs out there as a REI Assistant/Intern?

@Nic Lee i have some international commercial off the market deals, feel free to connect with me so we can discuss this in details.

Are there international complications I/we should address?

I am set to start my full time job starting January and I have been working as a intern for this summer.