People responded by explaining that residential mortgage lenders are looking for US-based customers, who have their residence, income and assets in the States.How do they view foreign debt?

As a foreigner it is recommended to buy tru a bank trust https://www.tulumrealty.net/Buying_In_Mexico/page_2481994.html, 

I've been intrigued by the concept of buying small businesses a la Codie Sanchez, but it seemed so foreign to anything I'm familiar with I just focused on RE. 

And he was getting foreign investors to wire him 100% of the purchase prices direct to him..

The downside is they usually come with higher interest rates and shorter loan terms.Partnerships or Co-signers: If your husband or a trusted partner has U.S. legal status and credit history, they might be able to co-sign or help with financing.Cash Purchases: Since you have savings in Canada, you might consider using that for your first property, especially for a smaller rehab project.Foreign National Loans: Some lenders specialize in providing loans for foreign nationals.

You mentioned that if I create an LLC in AL, I don't need to create a foreign LLC in CA.

My name is Miki, and I'm a 23-year-old foreigner looking to make my first real estate investment in Pittsburgh or the surrounding Allegheny County suburbs.

Deadlines are almost a foreign concept in Mexico, so we've learned to set them far in advance of our desired schedule.70% funded. 

So, if you create an LLC in another state, you will likely need to register it as a foreign LLC in California.

@Tanya Maslach For properties in Ohio, it’s simpler to form an LLC in Ohio rather than Colorado, as it avoids registering as a foreign LLC and reduces costs and administrative work.