Talk with a real estate lawyer as this may work a little different in each state. 

There's a few other exceptions such as a tax lawyer, but I find that a lot of folks find comfort in just having me respond to any notices that they might get.

Ofcourse I am planning to consult a lawyer first. 

You'll also want a lawyer to draft up the docs for you and register your mortgage on title of the property being lent on along with the promissory note.  

@Na Connolly, talk to an eldercare lawyer there are likely multiple issues to consider here.

We worked with a lawyer over there who is a US ex-pat who created and registered a local LLC for us, which owns our properties.

Hello everyone! we have several properties now in McHenry County now, and we are looking desperately for an attorney that covers that area. Please recommend someone.
Thank you so much in advance.

A lawyer might be able to answer this better, but most rentals fall under fair housing laws (there are exceptions) and that protects against discrimination based on familial status which means children or someone who is pregnant.

If someone doesn't pay their rent, then it can take over a year to evict them, and then I'd be left paying that mortgage and fees for a lawyer, etc.

Stefano You need a team, buying a property is the easy part.as a Foreign citizen there is a tax FIRPA that you may have to pay and is 15% of Sale price.Need an accountant, a lawyer and a relator that understands that.