My husband and I discussed it and I am going to go interview in person Tuesday to ask some of the questions you mentioned.

I would certainly suggest interviewing several different HMLs to get an understanding of what is possible and what to expect. 

@Jennifer PikeHigh level, this can be bifurcated into tax planning and financial planning.The tax side is complex and I recommend interviewing CPAs that have experience with cross-border taxation and tax treaties, and engaging one going forward.

But buying with Hard Money should still be a lot less out of pocket.It was also mentioned above that lower loan amounts and having a "seasoning" period might occur....and that is possible...so we need to interview lenders beforehand and only work with ones that DON'T have these restrictions. 

I would highly suggest interviewing a couple great agents in your market before you decide to go with a flat fee service.

I have experienced that personally and also interviewed many other investors who have told me similar stories.

I have a passion for real estate sales and I feel very confident about taking this next step.My Question: When I go into the interview what should I expect him to ask me?

Sevan,I would start by interviewing agents and get their take on the market.

Most likely the costs would be capitalized and depreciated once the rental is put into service, however this is a general rule and not always true for every expenditure.If you find you're not comfortable with a DIY approach I recommend interviewing a few CPAs and EAs.

Regarding getting a good contractor, you'll need to interview a few people before you decide on one to hire.