I'm not a lawyer but I would think that since you're not a resident or citizen, a US investor would be exposed to lend you money unless he/she is on title/primary position.

I am not a US citizen, do not have a green card, was never considered a resident and only ever was in the country for a specific job with a visa related to that job.

I'm not sure how long term her plans are but if she doesn't become a US citizen at some point, it is possible that FIRPTA will apply one day when she sells the place.

I was wondering if something like that could be circumvented with partners who were citizens. 

As a non us citizen, you will also probably have trouble getting mortgages so you would have to pay cash.

My husband is from the UK, (dual citizen) he's got the assets and despite the 720 credit score he's managed to build in the last year, he still can't get a business loan approval.

First Citizens Bank here I come...And you're right, my 9-5 is a hotel job where I have access to internet, printers, fax machines, etc. and several flight attendants looking for crash pads.

Honest, upfront, and being a good citizen all at the same time!

@Jacob Hammes I found that the vast majority of potential foreign investors (non U.S. citizens) back out or do not seriously consider investing in the U.S. if they have below a certain $ amount to invest...That said, I live in the U.S. and obviously do not have the potential regulatory burden.

You must be a fellow citizen of "Planet Dan."