With your experience and possible skillset, perhaps finding a company to sponsor you for a green card may be a better option? 

Republicans blocked it passing last year so they didn’t give democrats a win before the election.

I do generally agree with the sentiment of Austin and the other hosts that fundamentals will always win out in the long run, and this by nature is a long term industry, even the sales side I'm learning.  

We own 3 other rental properties that have a 6.5%-7.5% APR, and no credit card debt or any other high interest debt to pay off.

We would have bought a duplex and rented out the other side but didn't know that was in the cards for us when it was.

I think because so many do not have the skill set to navigate this community, they feel no one else can win.

That cost segregation study wasn't just about accelerated depreciation - it was setting you up for strategic wins years down the road.Next time your CPA mentions §1245 ordinary income, don't sweat it.

.• Key Piece of Advice: One thing I wish I’d known sooner is that networking here is about cultivating long-term relationships rather than just quick wins.

I ask if they are US citizens or green card holders, and I ask for past addresses for the past 5 years as well as any other names they used in the past (maiden name, nickname, etc).

I am still working on developing a winning strategy.