@Frank J Miller Jr,I have to give you credit for going all in and taking the current opportunity to dive into this. 

If you have an area in mind that you are likely to settle perhaps you consider buying your first investment property there, then when you move back to the US you can move into the house, live in it for two years and then you'd be eligible to sell the property and forgo any capital gains taxes should you want to sell.

Some people forgoe the LLC in an attempt to get a cheaper rate, but if you are holding the property for investment purposes and you do not live there, that is opening yourself up to huge liability (and if you do live there, it's still a liability, but at that point you cover yourself with insurance.)Also remember that when you are evaluating an investment property, the interest rate is only one factor to evaluate.

Forgoing more lucrative private practice in order to be public service.

I am a veteran that receives Gi-bill for going to school and with that I receive disability and work part time so I have money but nothing a bank will consider.

Most inspectors are more than happy to explain this during the inspection if they are not find another inspector.As you progress you may be able to get away with forgoing an inspection as you become seasoned to spot, not only a great deal but also know the major things to look for but in the beginning have patience, keep your systems in place, work the leads and make smart choices....... the deal will come 

Rates can get down in the mid 5's on a 30 year fixed with a few points.Good job for going to your trusted advisers with questions. 

He happily agreed after I offered him 5k more than what he originally paid and elected to forgo commission.How did you fund the deal?

I'm sure that it happens occasionally, but I don't think that it poses enough of a risk to forgo representation by a buyer's agent.

I was able to get it modified and it has been breaking even cash flow wise for going on 3 years.