In order to get power ran back to our house, we had to get a structural report/sign off from an engineer.

Getting financing in the U.S. as a foreign national has come quite streamlined, but I'd recommend understanding your purchasing power up front and getting full transparency on all costs you can expect.

I informed the bank of my mistake and he got repaid.Point being as @Casey Powers stated, electronic payments can be reversed outside of the 60 day window.

I've final taken the first step to realize financial freedom.

That last part is a powerful question that Puts a lot of perspective into keeping a home or not. 

My partner and I are looking to create a portfolio of long term rental properties to create freedom and independence from our W2 jobs, and create a foundation for generational wealth.

Most do not realize the moment they get financing the mortgage/deed of trust is recorded and you cannot sign it "anonymous" or if you use power of attorney, you need to record the power of attorney and you cannot sign that "anonymous".I am curious, why do people want to remain anonymous?

Freedom, I think. 

I need to make my first move so as to avoid analysis paralysis but I don't know how to go about it.I hope to meet a mentor(s) who can help me with my vision to own numerous single and multi family rentals to create cash flow, financial freedom, and a legacy for my family.

She was told by our local power company, PPL, that our meter base needed to be upgraded, THEN they could put her meter in (there was no meter in her unit because the previous tenant moved and it has been unoccupied for a few months).