A great way to get started is to go to local real estate investor meetups and meet other investors.

Now when your agent actually does the release then they send it to the listing agent and its is the listing agents responsibility to forward that doc to the sellers we do this all the time via docu sign or hello sign or whatever on line document system the local MLS uses.. somehow you seem to have this backwards..

Starting locally with multifamily and house flipping is a solid plan.

can you invest locally instead?

Binghamton was recently recognized as one of the fastest-rising markets for local home prices.

Before you jump into some type of mentorship (that they usually want you to pay for), I would start doing some meetups in your area with local real estate investors. 

Rodrigues is an awesome LOCAL lender, who works a lot with foreigners.

Keep in mind local zoning laws and market conditions in Portland versus Salem—Portland might offer higher rents but stricter regulations, while Salem could provide better cash flow opportunities.Your design approach has proven successful, so continue focusing on appealing upgrades like kitchens and bathrooms, but prioritize cost-effective and durable materials for rentals.

Check your local/state law.

These malls took out Mom/Pop local stores.