Account ClosedI hired a Belarusian-immigrant father and son team once to do tile work on my home for me.

@Mark ProchovsWelcome Mark - be sure to set your BS meter to high as I'm sure you'll be contacted by a # of scammers.I'm not an immigration expert but think I have more experience in the matter than most as my wife is from Kenya - if you come with that kind of money you may get in easier than most....1st thing you should research is a good immigration attorney before you do anything else.  

Here are some websites you can check out to do some more research:The National Archives - The National Archives website provides access to a wide range of public records, including census data, military records, immigration and naturalization records, and more.USA.gov - USA.gov is a government-run website that provides access to a wide range of public records, including court records, property records, and business licenses and permits.SEC EDGAR - The SEC EDGAR database is a public repository of filings and disclosures from publicly traded companies in the United States.Better Business Bureau - The Better Business Bureau website allows you to search for businesses and view their ratings, reviews, and complaint history.Dun & Bradstreet - Dun & Bradstreet is a database of businesses that provides information on company history, financials, and other business data.LinkedIn - LinkedIn is a social media platform for professionals that can be used to research businesses and their employees, view job postings, and more.Yelp - Yelp is a website and mobile app that allows users to search for businesses and view ratings, reviews, and photos.

My stepmom was an immigrant and when my Dad died she had no credit. 

After you sell yours, on a 1031, you have 45 days:from http://www.wave.net/immigration/lawyer/tax_avoid.html#TIMING"When you sell your property(s) and title passes to the purchaser, the timing requirements to IDENTIFY (locate) and ACQUIRE your replacement property(s) begins.

My grandfather immigrated from Mexico when he was fourteen and he came by himself. 

You don't have to limit renting just to studentsInternational loans- There are loan products for internationals such as the EB-5 Immigrant  Investor program or a company like Tiger Loans. 

I never actually raised the rent to $1450 because they were immigrants and I wanted to give them some more time.

It is also a very stable market and a next-largest hub for immigration outside of GTA.It is easy to say "just jump into it".

I saw another person in this thread stay within the US to continue pursuit of his dreams here.If countries like Finland are so much better than why immigrate and stay within the US?