Which areas do you recommend staying away from?

There is a balance, but if I find someone I like, I will recommend them to others and use them anytime I need something (and I have done with my PM and my realtor).  

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Any other book recommendations are great, I just want to be able to have a conversation with those more experienced and not have them look down at me for being young and not real estate literate. 

@Kasim RashidBased on what you provided it seems like you bought the foreclosure on the firstNow what is not on that report is any water sewer or utility liens or potential code violations which could attach to the propertyI recommend before bidding at foreclosure to do your due diligence and home work

What recommendations would you have given my financial profile?

Other question, if it’s a secured credit card, which bank would you recommend that are foreigners friendly.Thanks in advance,Francis

I have listened to some podcasts that highly recommend STRs and very lucrative and buy more. 

I would recommend making friends with people in your work place, or school, and letting them know you are buying a home with extra rooms you want to rent. 

I wouldn't recommend that you DIY this.