So, even though it was a timeshare and sold for less than $500, I did have to put 'their' money into an account in their name, and had to sign with their passports as id, as well as me for their ownership.   

The usual passport and VISA information will be requested and they will also do income verification and international credit checks. 

My nephew just came a year ago (from Europe), walked into the next BofA branch and opened an account with his passport, no SSN of course.To avoid excessive taxation, don’t hold the property under your personal name.

I'm from Australia (please don't hold that against me) although I was born in the US so I do have a social security number and passport etc.

I figured South of the border would be easier as I think more Canadians have passports than Americans.

I carry an Irish Passport and have a 10 year visa.

You might consider the fact that many states like CA. will collect uncollected fines from your state taxes and/or they can take away your drivers license and passport.

I scan and toss or shred everything except for things I absolutely need to keep (passports, etc).

I am panning my 6th trip to Grand Cayman as soon as my daughter gets her passport renewed.

But they, and their younger siblings, must face the fact that unlike in their parents generation just having a college degree is not a passport to a high paying job with great benefits.