Finally, identify some local REIAs and start networking with local investors.Hope this helps!

I will definitely use the Attorney and CPA thanks for the advice Javi

I would reach out to your CPA or if you don’t have one A CPA.

I’d recommend doing something in the evenings and freeing yourself up during the day to build your network, shadow someone more experienced, research as much as you can about your market and attend as many community events as you can and practice working the crowd while you are there.

Just curious if anyone has a solid reference for a good CPA and attorney (both with experience in real estate investing) in the Cincinnati area.

I do have several contacts within my network who are based in the K-zoo area.

You should really speak to a CPA regarding the different scenarios of gifting.

I'm looking to connect with and network with members who have similar interests. 

Thanks for the advice.Still didn't open yet a US account because I'm investing with a partner (also lives abroad), and after consulting with a lawyer and CPA it makes sense that my partner and I form an LLC for the property, which means the account I open won't be under my name personally (but we will open an account in the States).I'm not sure how much I like the idea of moving money through a British bank, doesn't it raise costs adding another mediator in the process?

Since then I've bought 4 more buy & holds, flipped 2 homes, sold 4 of the 5 buy & holds, and have passive investments into various commercial properties including a hotel in Dallas, a new construction of a student housing apartment in Central Texas, a land deal in Austin, TX, and a commercial real estate fund specializing in Class A residential assets in NYC.I'm looking to continue my real estate education, expand my network base, share my knowledge and experiences with others, and ultimately get into syndicating of my own deals.Happy to help anyway I can and look forward to getting to know the BP network!