Ask for more government, and you’ll see what it’s like to be treated like a second class citizen. 

BP and the forums have been so valuable while I’ve been learning and I’m so grateful to have this resource.I’m a US citizen currently living abroad (London, UK) and would like to start my REI journey in the US.

Are you a US citizen who understands how things work legally in the USA?   

De nada 😎I don't know that market at all (FYI, I don't see this is other Midwest markets where my CFO clients buy properties), but I suspect it's related to perhaps the international investors that agent may work with...they are often cash buyers as it's very difficult to borrow here if you're not a U.S. citizen.

And then a US citizen can own them without any caveat?

your talking Canada and commonwealth citizens you dont have this in the US. 

I have the great luck of being married to a Japanese citizen and both spouse and I have incomes in Tokyo over $20M.

But I’d’ also ask if the girlfriend is a legal US citizen?

20-25% I guess you have your reasons for the down payment discrepancy between citizens and non-citizens, haha, but it doesn't sit too well with me.

I am a USA citizen and do not have much knowledge or trips to Dubai, but interested in investing in Dubai Real estate.