You have to have a specific angle on a property or be willing to put up with title or condition problems that nobody else is... or compete with cash-rich guys who buy these things all day.At least I didn't overpay, or even worse, fail to do due diligence and end up with a broken foundation and a jumbo IRS lien!

Then go price an engineer to do your site plan and foundation. 

The house was built in 1890 so it has field stone foundation and we noticed some joists in the cellar like they’ve tried to temporary solve this problem.

Any issues with the  foundation will be a no go for me.

MY SUGGESTION: invest in yourself by buying hard copy books and training on the foundation topics you wish to develop skills (RE legal, title, escrow, financing, notes, etc.).

I plan to move to Europe in three years to begin my professional journey in this field.To make the most of my time and ensure a solid foundation, I seek your expert advice on creating a comprehensive 3-year roadmap to prepare myself for a successful career in real estate.

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

I get leads from time to time and really would like to have more solid foundation with buyers instead of scrambling to find someone. 

There were a few foundation and electrical issues, but most of the updates were cosmetic.

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.