I know many people who own real estate that are not citizens of the US.

However, have you ever gone downtown to the steps near the capital and witnessed a Trustee sale? 

Chris, you’re on the right track asking about permit timelines..

If you are on the fence with the above, then you should sell now as you enter the spring market.

With 30 years of residential construction experience and having built several homes in the past few years, I bring a strong foundation in project execution and quality craftsmanship.Right now, I’m seeking lenders to help me unlock home equity for property acquisitions and to expand my portfolio.

Bragg you can see the ocean at height and I argue its much prettier than than the Oregon coast..

Others have hit it on the head.

Here is a link that provides fantastic information on the turnkey investing option from BP. 

Being prepared for these hurdles can make all the difference in achieving long-term success.

Most lending is based on cashflow, not the 2% rule (although still a good rule of thumb for some types of investments), might have the most help from the group if you provided some of those details here just so it'd be easier for us to help you best.