Well this is going to be more mandated by your investor base than anything a mentor can help you with (i.e. there are groups raising money targeting low double digit returns, with limited cash flow, and other groups that need to show mid-20s to get investor interest).Lastly, if you are looking at a mentorship: really hammer on HOW they will help you be successful. 

My goal for this year is to flip my first property.

Also, very cheap to maintain, lasts long, and is efficient! 

If I have to buy a last-minute ticket or spend $1,000 or so for notarized signatures at a consulate, then it has a significant effect on my choices.

Focus on getting your finances in order, setting achievable goals, and finding a mentor or local real estate groups to guide you.

My goal is to offer an affordable monthly payment that competes with renting a comparable property and offers a benefit to paying a bit more to "own". 

I am just getting started with my US investing goals.

While we here on BiggerPockets certainly have financial goals in mind, local populations all over the world have an opposite and opposing one. 

I just moved a kid out last month after just five months in the rental because he was problematic.

Thus, my main goal joining this forum is to try to gain confidence in the decision to get into real estate investment and better understand the risks that I may not be considering due to my lack of experience in the field.