Non-US citizens can have LLCs in the US which will allow you to have a business in the US, pay taxes, and comply with laws.

We only do Drive up Access, non climate controlled.I ask customers how they found us.

its those dreamers that get hoodwinked by fake lenders that tell them what they want to hear just to get some non refundable due diligence money up front on deals they know will never go because the borrower is as you describe or the property aint worth it.

Quote from @Scott Trench: Hi Folks - I am fishing for more advice from the experts in the forums here. 

If it's not, communicate quite clearly with them That their issue is a non issue. 

Us we are experts with all govt programs, and I will take a govt program over a cash tenant any day.

The 3 non-paying months would have paid for 3 years of management.

It varies deal to deal, on one property maybe up to 65% LTV, but if you have more collateral the more likely they can make something work.For example, I've done numerous deals where we place a 2nd on 4-5 properties and the lender feels comfortable lending x amount of dollarsThese are very non traditional loans and no two will ever be the same.

Again, and I cannot stress this enough, I am NOT a tax expert on this so you need to talk to a professional.

Understanding their cash flow is critical.I especially like your idea of communication clauses—non-responsiveness is a huge red flag, and setting expectations upfront can save a lot of headaches later.