I think there are also a lot of operators who are selling junk properties to far away investors - both domestic and foreign.

We have a couple domestic goals that can either help or hurt this initiative.

I quickly found 9 years worth of assault/felony theft/domestic violence convictions against one of the tenants.

This includes domestic LLCs and foreign LLCs (i.e., other states like Delaware).  

The proposed massive cut to discretionary domestic spending and increase to the defense budget is something that investors need to be paying attention to.

Here is Fannie:Permissible Exceptions to Continuity of ObligationAlthough the following refinance transactions do not meet the definition of continuity of obligation, the new refinance transaction will be eligible and not bound by the limited eligibility parameters described below if any of the following are applicable: The borrower on the new refinance transaction was added to title 24 months or more prior to the disbursement date of the new refinance transaction.The lender documents that the borrower acquired the property through an inheritance or was legally awarded the property (for example, divorce, separation, or dissolution of a domestic partnership).

. :)  cant recommend the TESLAS enough.. those are the best auto I have ever had and I have owned pretty much everything exotic to domestic.

The banks lend 20year notes interest only loans to BRAND NEW entities (domestic and foreign) with no credit checks.

Now we're told that we should have in order to avoid FIRPTA (15% withholding for foreign investors) since FIRPTA doesn't apply to a domestic LLC that has multiple members (foreign or domestic). 

Also on the downside are the potential growing opportunities in the Midwest and Southeast as the result of revitalizing domestic industry.