More and more people see Tulum as an environmental disaster.Most Mexicans and the majority of foreigners I've talked to definitely don't want another Tulum so be careful what you wish for.

So, if you create an LLC in another state, you will likely need to register it as a foreign LLC in California. 

Check in with @Joseph Chiofalo for what is referred to as a 'Foreign national' mortgage. 

Pro tenant, terrible RTPs, appreciation really isn't there to trade equity, stickier terms for foreign investors. 

You'd need to buy the right property in the right location, at the right time and, most importantly, at the right conditions.Also, a realtor in Puerto Vallarta who deals with foreign clients once told me that every single of his clients who attempted a rehab regretted it and will never do it again.

Not all states will recognize Texas series LLC, however, Texas is unique in that it will allow you to register out of state series LLCs also known as foreign series LLC.

While opinions may vary, I rely on data to help drive real estate decisions and planning.Key ConsiderationsEducational Attainment: 77008 boasts higher numbers of residents with bachelor's (12,241) and master's degrees (5,739) compared to 77063.Demographics: 77063 has a higher percentage of foreign-born residents (41.02%) which typically indicates a strong rental market and with 76.86% renter-occupied versus 32.60% in 77008.Economic Factors: Median income in 77008 is $140,609 with a low unemployment rate of 3.37%, whereas 77063 shows lower median income ($51,899), higher unemployment (9.99%), and more families below the poverty level (16.51%), which may indicate economic diversity but also potential rental payment risks​​.Age Distribution: 77008 has more middle-aged residents (35-54) [8970 compared to 6,115] and a slightly higher proportion of young adults (25-34) compared to 77063 but both are popular with younger adults suggesting strong rental markets equally exist.

Particularly interested in investing in Columbus, Ohio and Tokyo or Fukuoka, Japan.Recently read a few books including Rich Dad, Poor Dad and Bigger Pocket's The Book on Rental Property Investing. and as a result have been looking more seriously into it.Although investing in the US seems pretty straight forward (especially as an American and with all the resources available), investing in Japan as a foreigner seems to be a bit tricky and not so black and white. 

Seems this is the case for many/most foreign markets. 

Are they foreign nationals on a work visa?