Real estate is certainly possible as a non-citizen, but it can involve added layers of complexity when managing from abroad.Best of luck as you navigate your options, and feel free to reach out with more questions!

Bees are vital to our ecosystem and are generally harmless because they are not aggressive unless they feel a threat. 

Adds another layer of anonymity.

@Mary Jay, to layer on to Connor's comment, while some lenders will only pay draws on invoices paid with lien releases, there are also some that will allow you to submit draws on invoiced work.  

Because of that, the first layer of complexity could be beneficial due to an exit of 100-160k.  

Sure- long distance investing can definitely work, but it's vital you have an excellent team built up.

The borrowers pay significantly less for those appraisals; they usually lack vital information, tend to be performed to much more “lax” standards, and often lack good decision making as to comps, capitalization rates, and adjustments of value between the subject property and the comps.  

The key is to generate a solid list that starts with high equity homeowners and you can layer on top other filters like Notice of Default, downsizer, absentee owner, etc.In my experience, the goal isn't to make someone consider an offer on their home, they're either going to be interested in selling or not, you can't control that, but you can control trying to figure out is they have any interest and finding out their motivation.

Benefits of an LLC: Forming an LLC can help separate your personal assets from your rental properties, providing an extra layer of liability protection.

@Kevin S.Great question legacy planning is hard enough with family dynamics, add in illiquid and non divisible property for another layer of fun!