so dont chase a deal just to win it and end up losing any profit, don't waste time or energy dwelling on deals you missed.

It may take more than 800$ of your time and energy to fight it.

Getting a “turn key” property is less time/energy needed and you can focus the energy on renting out the rooms/setting up your Airbnb.

But learning to find and connect directly with Sellers is not difficult…and it’s very worth your energy to learn!

Looking for some advice on either biting the bullet and getting more properties or just saving capital till I retire back in the US?

The most common way is just to bite the bullet, take a week off, and go do it yourself. 

Now, that's purchase-money and a shorter bullet than you're after, but I still think a community bank is where you'll get this done.

One of the biggest mistakes Elon Musk said he has made is putting his time/trust/energy in people with skills rather in people with heart (Butchered the quote but you get the idea lol) A lot of people can offer her value.. property more than you could to be honest.

Maybe take some time, energy, money and  then market for the right opportunities.

I can contribute time and energy to find deals as well as I have set up a real Estate structure DW LLC and AZ LLC.