The first delay was understandable as we had to have some of my wife's bank statements translated to english from Thai for our down payment source.

Big problems in houses can actually translate to big potential for the more experienced, but don't be afraid to take an "OK" deal that you know you can handle, build the confidence, and take on a bigger project on #2.

impressive, I am sure it will translate to a successful real estate investing career.There are many accountants who provide much value to the biggerpockets community by answering questions and providing articles to tax updates that impact real estate investors.I am not aware of any of the frequent posters who are local to New Jersey.Are you open to working remotely with an accountant? 

Yes, the owner could have "translated" the document verbally to the tenants and had them sign, but that sounds wrong.

(well kind of.. you see my point).Let's translate this to this scenario.Someone that doesn't make any money on wholesaling, that never tried, or that simply is tot good enough to succeed at it can NOT tell you that wholesaling simply factually does not work.

With a few artist areas which usually translate to 20s/30s playing more for an area then normal.

As far as what will translate over the most to real estate investing, just keep listening to as many podcasts and reading as many books as you can.

This targeting translates to people over the age of 50 who are close to paying down their mortgage and holding equity in their property.

BUT you have to be better in other places...and that usually translates to needing 20% down on these loans. 

The duplex experience doesn't translate into commercial deals much.