To who this may concern,To discuss any matter in depthYou can reach me directly at my email on my profile page(biggerpockets wouldn't allow me to comment with my email here).

I had tried to establish direct communication with jesse, but the GC did not want me talking to him.

This sounds like it might be a pipe dream based on everything I'm reading about restrictions directly in St.

There are many variables that were not in your post that we would need to know to point you in the right direction.

The best way to feel out the type of lender you will be dealing with is by seeking referrals and communicating directly with them during the origination process.

In that situation, I personally would not be investing in direct real estate at all.If I wanted exposure to a foreign real estate market, I would invest passively and hire a manager that has years more experience than I could ever hope to gain, and whose job is to supervise and watch everything and make sure that it goes well.Just my $0.02.And whatever you decide to do: good luck.

Real Estate, Self Help/Health, Starting my own Direct to Seller Business, Roth IRA, Crypto, and my family! 

@Chirdeep BhutaniIt's market specific, but residential RE and commercial are not always directly correlated. 

This activity will go directly on your Schedule C.

Quote from @Maria Jeanette: I am considering using Equity Trust to set up a self-directed IRA to purchase properties.