These real estate gurus pop up like mushrooms throughout the year and entice people to attend a free event through very slick radio and TV ads.

and now there is FIRTA which requires tax withholding on sales by non-residents/non-US citizens.Here's a list of popular countries, with restrictions:United States--- Purchases in some areas can require disclosure of principals and FIRTA withholding at sale time approximately 15%.United Kingdom--- 3% stamp duty on investment buyers and 15% tax if bought in name of shell company.Thailand--- Foreigners cannot buy freehold land....and only 49% (foreign quota) of certain condo projects. 

It would take a 4.5% ROI just to cover your admin costs and break even.You could look at simply opening a self-directed IRA with a low fee custodian like IRA Services Trust Co in the Bay Area or Kingdom Trust Co in KY. 

My answer is going to sound like I'm being a smart aleck, but I own real estate in the United States, Japan, Hong Kong, China, United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, Sweden, Canada, and Germany.

That's me in my profile pic looking out toward the actual site of this battle.If being laughed at had stopped Lincoln's great act of conscience, the evil of slavery would probably have continued for years in the USA. if it had stopped Washington, Americans would be living in a kingdom, not a republic admired around the world for its stability in change of administrations.

Remember when you are doing your computations that it is not just about the purchase price and rents... cash flow is dependent on many factors including taxes.Cash flow is King and Appreciation is Queen, you need both to build a lasting kingdom.

Hey everyone,I am an American citizen currently living and working the United Kingdom in the Cambrideshire area.

I have heard good things about Kingdom Trust. 

I joined a while ago but never went anywhere with the site.My name's Josh and I'm a Michigan native currently living and working in the United Kingdom.

“If you can do a half-a**ed job of anything, you're a one-eyed man in a kingdom of the blind.”Kurt VonnegutGive yourself some credit -- you deserve it!