You might change your mind in person and as @Russell Brazil said, we don't usually trust the OOS buyer until they show us the money or the motivation to buy.

Moreover, letting people know about your motivation and aim builds your “Personal Brand”.Now, your personal brand is crucial to your success.

I signed up for coaching from a real estate investor that a friend recommended in the area and she does long term rentals and AirBnB, so hopefully at the end of that I'll have even more clarity and can feel more comfortable moving forward, because I am motivated to get started! 

You came to the right place to learn more about real estate and connect with other motivated investors.

They can be entertaining, and motivational.

Find your motivation and strategy before making offers.

The process is the same, but you will probably lose some deals that can't be financed due to condition of the home or motivated sellers may only want a cash offer. 

However, I just dont automatically assume its a racial motivation if my appraisal comes in lower.

You will only know what is best for you if you talk to an attorney about your risk, then you need to talk to a CPA on if the structure that the attorney's recommended structure is tax efficient. 

Moving to CT from MA just got my first deal have learned a lot but have some very worries on the tax side of everything i want to make sure im doing things legally and efficiently