There are 20+ CPAs and accountants on this site that specialize in real estate taxation.

There is also a group that does meet on I think the 1st Saturdays of the month in the Northland in Parkville. 

I work, live and play in Charlotte, I'm from Asheville, and I've lived in NC for almost 30 years.

Do you typically keep profits in the US/USD?

How you hold your your shares in the ownership LLC is up to you. 

@Sean Dillon figure out how to buy a 2-4 unit with FHA loan.Then rent at least one of the units long-term for stable cashflow.Try STR in another unit as well as the other bedrooms in the unit you live in.You may even consider living in the basement, attic or worse unit in the building to rent everything else out and max cashflow. 

It's the old adage of garbage in garbage out.

Adding and making better could sell or rent faster, but it won't get you more than what the market ARV and rent is set at from other similar comps in the area....and your Interior Design background will help, if you you it mostly as an understanding of cost. 

Thanks in advance! 

Less likely.You have to have a host of skills and knowledge and $$ to get to make 10 successful rehabs happen in 1 year.