As the 3rd largest MSA in the country it's hard to generalize the Chicago market as it's actually over 100 different submarkets when counting the 78 communities in Chicago property and then adding in the various suburbs, including in and around Naperville. 

Avoid Kaufman county, that's good ol'boy country there.

But, did you know that your beautiful country of origin Mexico also has plenty of exciting real estate investment opportunities?

.), Either a US credit report or credit trade line history in your country of origin, US Entity documents (EIN, Operating Agreement, Articles of Organization,), 2 months bank statements for proof of closing, and 6-12 months reserves on top of closing costs and DP. 

You'd want to make sure you can sign out of the country through the embassy, as not all lenders/title companies allow this

What I did find is that as a builder in eastern tennessee, I could build STR cabins for less than 70% LTV so that I could effectively BRRR my way into growth without coming out of pocket for a down payment.Now it does take a lot more cash to do because as a builder I have to front a lot of money at times (land, permits, each stage of construction while I'm waiting on the draw). 

I get calls weekly from assignors across the country who are surprised that I don't have any interest in their retail deals. 

Kansas City is the “Heart of America” a transportation hub in the center of the country with a small city feel and the big city attractions of art, culture, fine dining, and professional sports teams.

would love to understand what needs to happen to invest there as someone from out of country.

If you want to move assets off shore those assets may or may not be subject to collection depending on the country.