How can a non US resident invest in US properties

[Yasir Rahman]

Hi everybody! Im Yasir and im interested in investing in US properties. Im totally new to this market and would like to be guided if i can invest directly and if im able to get a financing. Plus what are the legal frameworks that i have to follow to get into this business. any help in this regard would be highly appreciated, links to read etc. 

and what kind of property i should invest in to get max rentals 

thanks

yasir