This is 100x more true because you're a rookie.The value you bring might be in the form of capital, experience, access to deals, the ability to put in a lot of work, social media expertise, accounting expertise, marketing expertise, etc., etc., but you have to bring SOMETHING to the table--and you have be VERY clear about what that thing is, so potential partners see a reason to partner with you. 

I truly appreciate you taking the time to give your expertise :) If there is anything I can do in my markets of Florida & Georgia, please don't hesitate to reach out!  

If you don't have the time or expertise to file your own return, then you should offload it to a tax professional, preferably an EA or CPA with multiple years of experience. 

I wasn’t be able to find a good CPA that have good expertise in RE to help us in tax planning and deduction.  

But determine what you want to buy or your business model so you can get an agent who can serve you well.

Stay local takes a ton of risk out of the equation.You could house hack....and I've seen a couple of really nice ones lately....you could buy a 2-3-4plex.If you like the STR model, don't buy a condo....most in Dallas area prohibit STR.On the search front, get a great realtor to assist you. 

(Again--this is WAY outside my area of expertise, and I don't know anything about the legal aspects of sales to a buyer outside the US, so it's just a total shot in the dark).  ...but I'm interested to hear your take on it...Good luck out there!

Pros to houses though, you can be creative with those and keep that model since you can kinda do a house hack model with low money down.

I'd maybe model out a possibility of having a few units as STRs that can easily convert to LTRs, but wouldn't rely on it. 

Another quick cheat method is go to a new build model homes in your area (trends are geographic) they usually have 3 styles of finishes you can choose from, just snap a picture so you can decided latter on your dream home (LOL)I also cruise zillow/ mls for other flip houses in my area and save pictures of the style I like.