One of the first things i request all my Foreign national clients to do is attain a tax ID Number and a government issued document bearing a photograph.

But remember, this is our government and they are here to help us! 

If I was to offer an investment vehicle that guaranteed an agreed upon return which would be backed by Real Estate (SFR), the local Government, and an option for a company buyback if the homeowners didn't pay the agreed amount:1. would that be something you would be interested in?

There's extra capital needed to remodel the 3-5th floors, but I don't know what kind of options there are for funding that.The area is on the border between downtown and a less friendly neighborhood, but the city just got a big government agency to move in about a year or two ago.

@Logan Pradon,It's my understanding that MLO not holding a real estate license are governed by the DBO.

Many of my tenants jobs are in local government and schools so those jobs are going nowhere irregardless of the economy.

I tell people to avoid most unlicensed brokers because they aren't accountable and have no government oversight.

The zombie cities will be used by the government.

Currently work for the government and travel a lot for work.

Currently work for the government and travel a lot for work.