*I'm a property manager, not an owner, so I do have a 3rd account for business expenses as required here in Oregon.There are a plethora of software/apps out there for managing properties and funds.

I wish more wholesalers understood wholesaling is a business and not just a fun hobby.

Real estate loans to owner occupied properties where the business of the owner is closed down - or SHOULD be, and the owner needs some time to sell the property.  

Trump is talking of selling off government buildings and getting the federal government or GSA mostly out of the real estate business. 

Would that lower our tax liability from other income we receive or no because this is purely RE and not an operating business?

Ultimately, you will need to have the borrowed funds in USD and ideally in your US business entity bank account to sail through underwriting with US lenders on US properties.Caveat: the rates will likely be something like 10-12% so it would not make sense on a long-term holding, more like on a down payment on a purchase and rehab value-add project that you will eventually sell (or cash-out refinance) to pay off the borrowed funds in a few months. 

In return for excellent service I'll be offering repeat business and I'll happily provide referrals to my existing investor network for those top performers. 

We have worked hard to build up our systems to manage our business.

DC Investment Property:First read your bylaws and see if there are rental restrictions.Note, in DC you need to apply for and have a business license to rent property.

I sold my precious business for 1.5M seller carry.