I'm not so worried about "anonymity" because the house is our primary residence, so we're not hiding, but we want to look like we don't have excess assets.  

As a non-resident, I’m finding the process challenging due to factors like high upfront costs, foreign buyers’ taxes, and financing limitations.I’d love to hear your advice or experiences regarding:•Strategies to manage the high initial costs and foreign buyers’ taxes.

Investment Info:Single-family residence wholesale investment.

Loan terms are 30 years fixed and there are 10 year IO options available.Lenders will require a Passport, Verification of Residence (Mortgage Statement, Utility Bill, etc..), Either a US credit report or credit trade line history in your country of origin, US Entity documents (EIN, Operating Agreement, Articles of Organization,), 2 months bank statements for proof of closing, and 6-12 months reserves on top of closing costs and DP. 

These kinds of developments can be huge draws for both residents and investors.

In the US, they can be randomly shot at a supermarket, a school or a nightclub.

I have VA disability to waive the funding fee and don't pay property taxes for the property I'm residing in.  

I would first check to see if HELOC is even an option - in TX its hard to find and can only be done for a primary residence.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

how long have you owned it and was it ever your primary residence?