I am well traveled and very culturally experienced and am a dedicated sales and marketing professional who exceeds goals, retains customers and maintains a strong reputation for customer satisfaction.With all that said, I am looking to understand the US market for both professional and personal reasons. 

Also can someone please explain the refinancing part in very easy to understand terms, I'm having a hard time grasping that concept of getting the money back to reinvest? 

You might have more competition there but your odds are better.  

Rural to weak suburban is a no go unless a local investor that lives their and understand the area block by block.  

My ideal criteria includes: 1,200 - 1,500 sqft, 3 bed, 2 bath, garage (contingent on elevation), and bullet proof.I have seen some listings for somewhat odd and overgrown parcels of land selling low where the numbers might work quite well.

So you are probably spot on with starting to understand the market better.

Do I understand you correctly that all the tenants left the park, and you are now starting from scratch?

Need to understand your credit, experience and liquidity.

Even thou I did not make the ROI on the property that was desired, by taking action, my learning and understanding increased and I am more confident with moving forward on the next deal.

And most agents are simply terrible at understanding or discussing non-traditional purchase options.