Nobody ever went broke over a duplex, I know this now,  but I have to admit I had some serious doubts about this when I started 16 years ago, I bought every course I could find, already on CD's, this was post cassette tapes lol, and I paid RichDad Education for a one year coaching program (turned out my coach was a girl in a call center without any actual experience). 

Open to any suggestions or past experiences, thanks!

It is important that you hire professionals who have experience working with foreign investors.

Here’s how.✅ Do your research to learn what is realistic.Spend time really considering what type of business is going to be the best fit for you based on your experience and how you want to spend your time once you are the owner.

I'm interested in connecting with investors in the North Carolina market and share my knowledge and experience in generating cash flow properties.

Quote from @Lauren Kormylo: Sinistar has been asked about before here, but I don't remember anyone having direct experience with them.

Does anyone work for or have had good experience with any particular brokerage or know anyone that may be hiring? 

Which I also have experience doing.  

My Name is Michael Walis I have tons of experience if you have any questions I can help 

I’d also prioritize getting pre-approved, securing financing, and starting small to build experience and momentum.Good luck!