I'm a full time Petroleum Field Service Technician for a private company/contractor and via the recommendation of the book 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad' from a colleague, I've become extremely interested in investing.

The other advantage is the technology and ease of communication/distribution.

Its very important to maintain constant communication with the short sale bank for any Auction dates on their files.  

Started Oil & Gas Consultancy business with my brother in 2009.Got to $2M/year by 2012, then life happened in 2014 after being back-stabbed by our partner that took us from Riches to Rag by end of 2015.Father of 3 beautiful kids & a sweet wife.

I think that is exactly the kind of place a rich foreigner would send their kid for school.

I do believe the communication is not as it should be as I'm being told one thing then questioned about the same points later. 

RE is a get rich business but not a get rich quick business.

What will our communications look like (how often, technology used, etc.)?

For a new person interested in investing, the podcasts were a generous alternative to the various books that have been suggested and extremely helpful (looking at you Rich Dad, Poor Dad).  

However, I think you should always ask about the insurance that the company carries, units managed to property managers in office ratio, how they determine rent pricing on vacancies, how often they communicate with you, is there any hidden fees (late payment charges, court appearances, leasing), if you can cancel contract if unsatisfied, provide monthly statements, any references.