This is separate from taxation, though...Hope this helps :)

This will give you increased value in the short term with the potential for future capital growth as the market improves.Like you I am also a foreign investor so I will assume that you have already investigated the taxation and legal issues relating to foreign investors.

As a investment broker, you need to develop specialized knowledge and serve your clients in real estate investing, taxation, depreciation, property management, financing, and exchanging.  

I Have a very specific question with regards to foreign investors and taxation.2 friends of mine are keen to invest in a piece of real property here in the US.  

Then when take distributions at retirement you will pay ordinary income tax at that time again.

If you had sought out professional investment advice in regards to the effects of taxation on your investment from a suitably qualified CPA then you would probably not be having this problem.I hope other investors who read this thread appreciate the complexity the taxation implications can be on an investment and seek independent advice before purchasing/investing.

The way I see it, taxation is my charitable contribution to society.

If you take out money to fix up your current home you are subject to taxation on the amount.

Unless you're an accountant or attorney I wouldn't recommend any kind of entity.I'll offer up this thread in which I posted about how LLCs can be taxed.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/76052-simple-taxation-questions

Read about the difference between taxation choices, i.e. disregarded entity versus S-Corp.