However, northwest San Antonio is exploding with growth, most of the buyers being wealthy foreigners from Mexico, its as if the subprime slime doesn't even phase the Austin and San Antonio markets, I love seeing even 8-12% /year gains on this current slowdown where Glendale, California people are selling 50-60 K below market value just to be able to sell.

I would not recommend doing deals internationally as a foreign exchange play.John Corey

Dubai will care where the cash came from as money laundering and other crimes are still a crime there.Dubai does not tax foreign nationals for a period and there are other tax laws that are designed to encourage investment.At the same time the US tax laws still apply to any US passport holder or holder of a US green card.

You will get a great primer on the topic of liability protection and RE investing for about $15 (Amazon slightly lower).If you register out of state you will have to file as a foreign company in IL.

In doing this and creating a truly cosmopolitan and global society, an international community would be required, and so the Sheikh decided to allow foreign investors to purchase property on Dubai soil.

I have a friend in Chicago who might benefit from the groups activities.As someone who invested in and outside the US it might be fun to discuss the foreign opportunities.John Corey

Hi,I am a Newbie.I am a foreign national working out in investing rental income properties in the western NY.

Hi,Is there any Loans available in NY state for FOREIGN NATIONALS ?

I am very sad :violin: about it because their 'buffets' were delicious.

Our markets are running on foreign investments by Bernanke's own admission in the last congressional oversight committee.