If you are buying to live in, you could also do FHA with a cosigner.

Oakland, Berkeley, San Diego the rules will likely be, or has already been,  changed mid game so the 15 year limit is not reality.  

Do you live in that area?

California landlords can now enjoy streamlined maintenance and cost savings thanks to AB 2622.Signed into law in September 2024, AB 2622 raises the threshold for unlicensed contracting work from $500 to $1,000.

don't know if this is still true, but at one time foreigners could not outright purchase property in Mexico within 100 miles of the coast. 

They are highly recommended by two investors in the PGH area.

Quote from @Allen Berrebbi: Quote from @Dominic Mazzarella: I have personally owned and managed a multifamily property in Illinois and after selling it I said I would never invest in that state again.

Decent school district in Carlynton.Wilkinsburg: Depends on section.

We set a record for our Team, serving 82 families and funding over $32 million in loans this year.We ranked in the top 5% of loan officers/teams in the entire Nation and top 3% in the State of Oregon!!

Of course most GPs have personally put in money to keep the deals from sinking.