You may be able to get some good ideas here, but ultimately you are going to have to shell out some dollars to real subject matter experts that are familiar with your situation and objectives to get the best answer.

@Rajiv Walia do you have any objections to working with a wholesaler to seek out properties?  

It is on my current to do list to locate a specialist in that area of expertise so I am crystal clear of what is required of me in order to invest in the states. 

@Allan Fisher The first thing you need to determine is what are your goals and objectives in real estate investing. then you need to decide what you really want to do and what your role will be.

There are a lot of interesting guests and cool resources on this website, it's an awesome place to learn.My long term objective here is to generate steady income for when I retire (I'm 31 now).

It seems like a bubble right now and in a few years It would be a good time to get a second rentalMy objective here is too make the smartest/most logical move and build wealth, not to proudly say I have (only) 1 rental that is paid off, which my family is advising to do.

I want to make sure I am not chasing a "shiny object" either!

You can do this by yourself.It will come wrapped in plastic.Lay out a tarp or two where the driver can drive up on the tarps.Cut the plastic wrap only at the ends.There is a cardboard tube the carpet is wrapped around, pass a good rope through the tube to the other end at the front of the truck.Get a 2x6 or 2x8 board about 3 feet long and tie the rope on the board, make sure the knots are good.Truck backs up on the tarps.Tie the other end off to an immovable object, like your car frame.Truck pulls forward slowly and the carpet drops on the tarps. 

In addition, being an agent can help you build your real estate network, with access to specialists at title companies, mortgage companies, hard money lenders, real estate lawyers, and other real estate professionals.

I'm an agent and investment specialist, so feel free to reach out if you have any questions.