If you personally are having trouble making a profitable deal, make a post and ask for suggestions.  

In addition to Nathan's great recommendations, I also suggest verifying that the PMC is licensed.

I recently watched a video of a social media guru suggesting in 30 days he could have a team in place in any market in the country and be up and running with a successful real estate business.

Open to suggestion, obviously. 

The Hilltop Mall (standard shopping mall, Macys, JC Penny, escalators, if you were alive in the 90s you know),  in Richmond CA was purchased in 2021, but the buyers aren't doing any of our brilliant peanut gallery suggestions.

A few things I’d suggest as a local investor:Know Your Markets: New England is a mix of urban, suburban, and rural areas with very different dynamics.

Any advice, suggestions or recommendations to honest investor mindset realtors in these markets would be greatly appreciated!! 

I strongly suggest you stop, and get a team around you, or it will not end well. 

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

@Kyle TrotmanI would suggest speaking to local banks, and credit unions.