> The biggest hurdle is finding the first $80+/h client...
Suggestion - reach out to Slovenia Ex-Pats in the US working as CIOs/CTOs/VP of Engineering.
They will likely be more willing to work with an overseas contractor. You can find them by sorting on Linkedin.
Also, recommend this book on prospecting > https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26270465-fanatical-prosp...