Even so, I would never use the word "partner" because that is a legal term describing a formal business relationship, it is not established  by casual dealings.

Aside from establishing whether a specific property is well priced, the currency, taxation, legal framework and property management areas will be the most important ones to research.

Absolutely - i.e. lack of commercial establishments, food options, litter removal, etc.  

I see too many novice investors on the side line while they set up an LLC, build a team, establish a marketing plan or whatever other BS someone told them to do before they get started, when the reality of the situation is that you will learn much more by doing that you will by preparing to do do something. 

I work with new investors all the time, and end up trying to help them navigate through all the stuff that they need to learn, but I won't go do an estimate on a house you don't already have under contract.If you establish a relationship with one or two GCs at an REIA meeting, you might find they're willing to do a couple walk-throughs with you on houses you're thinking about, and just float you a ballpark.

Is there a "cure date" or any wait time to sell through an FHA loan client?

I heard a saying a while ago that has stuck with me, "Price cures most worries."

As you establish cash-flow, you can double down and get another property and so on.2) You can find an investor who believes in your vision.

repeat that and affirm it, then establish when she would like to do that.

Within a year I would like to establish HELOC and pull the cash out of this house - then I will have principle/interest.As far as Taxes, I am ESTIMATING about 2K in taxes a year.