My dream would be to be sourcing these types of deals and helping connect investors in the USA to these opportunities abroad.My background is in emerging markets political risk analysis and finance; 5 years on wall street, an MBA, and a year in strategy consulting-- nothing real estate related but I am good with numbers, macroeconomics, and have a good idea for opportunity.

I can find top-tier manufacture with cUPC certification to send us a container over(I’m a Chinese of course, I was in import-export business before I came to the States to have my MBA at Notre Dame).

In order to successfully raise capital of this magnitude, the founders must have a track record of success in the specific field of specialization in a size and type the same as the proposed investments.In order to acquire a track record of success it would require that an individual begin as an employee of an established private equity, buyout, or similar company, and advance to a level of responsibility for decision making as to investments.Candidates for these positions are culled from the top graduates of the top 5 MBA programs, or sometimes PhD programs with a degree in a specific tech field related to the endeavor.More attainable to the person without said credentials would be to establish a track record of success in real estate investment and put together a small to medium size syndication with a significant seed investment by the operating partner.

That single property was worth the price of an MBA for me and I wouldn't change a thing about it now even if I could. 

Another low barrier is education, you don't need an MBA or college degree but many seem to be singing "we don't need no education" .

That being said my masters degree (MBA) and undergraduate degree in (finance/accounting).

Message me if you have questions regarding private money, I don't want to write another full-blown essay on this topic ;)

But I just want to figure out whether or not I should apply so I can either focus my efforts on learning more about the industry, or trying to write college admission essays.

I am currently doing my MBA and have a great interest in RE Finance.

I went out and read MBA textbooks before starting my undergrad degree and there's nothing stopping you from doing the same.