Although I haven't maintained a credit score stateside considering I left in 2010, I can qualify based on my finances where I live.

You already have US based credit so that is good. 

I’m a Portland-based real estate broker with Keller Williams, and I love helping investors find great deals and grow their portfolios.

Be prepared for some people to let you know they're leaving and just make sure that they or you give the appropriate notice based on state laws.

I Can only realistically get $1600-$1700 a month renting my house based on the market.

Pricing can vary based on bedroom size and other amenities like a private bathroom.

I’m based in Long Island, NY, and planning to leverage the equity in my primary residence to fund this first deal.

So I've been wanting too go out a network with investors and loaners/lenders but I don't know if their is any events that is real estate and commercial real estate investing based events in DC, does anyone know any events in the DMV that is good too join?

It's a loan based on your revenues.

Hey Andre,There are multiple HELOC products out there which can close fast (within a week) & are not based on Tax Returns etc. and will still take income as long as your friends income is getting deposited into the Bank account.