I think the biggest issue was most the owners are non English speaking.  

You could study English literature, Anthropology or even History and become a good flipper. 

My first investment was to learn English.

Can any of you provide thoughts on:1)  Fredericktowne Village (not the Golden Mile mall area... the area NE of downtown, Stratford Dr, etc)2)  Country Side (off Rt 85 just north of English Muffin Way)3)  Old Farm (across Ft Detrick from Amber Meadows)Thanks for any input.

Move to a major city in Asia and teach English for a year.

It seems to be written by a non-native English speaker.

Maybe I'm just in sensory overload from all the reading I've been doing, but where can I go to get a real (and in simple English) step-by-step guide that would help me get started?

I am bilingual in Spanish and English and still am also involved in the world of real estate services as a title rep and bilingual mobile independent settlement agent. 

She is widely acclaimed as the premier teacher on rehabbing properties for profit in the country.

Hi Edgar,Attorney Paul English, Manchester NH.You can let him know I  recommended him.