I would suggest once you move back to the US try to attend real estate networking events where you will be able to network with all types of real estate investors from newbies to experienced investors.

Have you looked into attending local meetings and joining Facebook groups?

One thing I would suggest is before signing up for mentoring is to attend one of their 2 or 3 day events. 

You have come to the right place to begin your investing journey.Have you looked into attending local meetings and joining Facebook groups?

I then attended a couple of hearings when I had the time from my day job.BTW: Attending a hearing meant I had to sit there for seeral hours, listening to several other cases, before my case was heard.

Did you attend the inspection?

I don’t mind paying those fees if I can build a solid, long lasting business quickly.I know I can piece together all these things by attending my local REI meetings and making connections there.

A great way to start is by attending RE events and joining a local investors association.

I strongly recommend you start attending these as often as possible and soak up as much knowledge as you can. 

Hey @Anne Christensen - Having been on both sides of real estate meetups (attending and hosting), I can tell you they're absolutely worth your time if you pick the right ones.