A person could literally be a convicted child rapist in some foreign country and you wouldn't be able to find out. 

Based on the specifics, you may need to create the LLC where you are doing business in or in a state different from where you reside or may have to register both where you do business in in addition to a foreign state (and not necessarily where you reside).

He was closing on a 60 deal transaction with a foreign investor that day--wow--I was pumped to see these places!

So any lenders or experts can share about the financing options on foreign nationals?

To whom.Not knowing any morte details, short-term renters who pay great money typically want better quality in a location where foreigners go.

I'm looking for recommendations for a HELOC lender to an LLC with a foreign shareholder.Property - Atlanta, GAProperty valuation - $240,000 (Zillow $279,000 unlikely)Current mortgage loan - $120,000LTV required - 75%Purpose - to supplement deposit for new propertyLoan serviceability - not a problem (salary income)Don't want to do a cash out refi, as the rate on the current loan is very low.Any suggestions welcome!

Foreign investors make up a large portion of investors in all categories.

@Gurjeet Brar I haven't researched every state but the majority require you to register as a foreign entity if you conduct business in that state.

However I only got 60% LTV on the refis because my income is almost entirely foreign earned.

A few years ago Forbes identified Grand Rapids as the #1 place in the world to invest in Real Estate and that brought in a lot of foreign money into this area and many homes were snatched up and rented out.