You can potentially find some through industry awards in sectors that interest you, and also just from driving around and looking at listing signs, look for ones that aren't a major name, ie, JLL, CRBE, CASTO etc.

Better schools and the economy is backed by the 2nd largest university in the nation along with a growing tech and manufacturing sector. 

Does anyone have any experience with receiving any grant funding, whether be it government or private sector?

The reality is, the 80/20 rule is still a thing in the brokerage world, and frankly there are thousands of lazy brokers out there in both sectors of real estate.

These events will shake all sectors of the economy and create pullback by consumers due to fear of the unknown.

The real estate sector is seeing significant shifts globally, with notable developments in Europe and North America.

The US will tax you on your worldwide income unless you do this 

The tech and manufacturing sectors have grown by 15% and 12% respectively, complementing the hospitality and medical industries. 

You'll need to do 1 of 2 things typically 1) Create a targeted marketing campaign to find the properties2) Hire real estate professionals that work in this sector of the market.

In general if you are what is called a resident alien, you are going to be taxed on your world wide income.