If i'm reading correct you're asking should you grab a loan for your side business while doing your regular job?

Lots of great reads in the bigger pockets forum.

On the other hand it may cost you money if negations and reading people are not in your skill set.

I’ve been reading books/ listening to podcast about real estate, otherwise no experience at all.

I wish Google would read this. 

I'm a mechanical engineer currently working full time in the utility industry.The more I read and learn, the more I'm realizing that my next move would be to invest passively to gain experience for future investments.

I read online that an American can buy property there.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

I downloaded and read J.

If I were you I would read through the agreement you made with them carefully, and then have a chat with them.