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This post can be informational:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1088325-expla...as well as this discussion:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1225072-do-i-...A lot more of similar older threads can be found on this very forum.

If not, you'll likely need to sign at the US consulate/embassy... and those appointments often need to be scheduled well in advance.

Please note the information provided below is a layman's definition designed to provide a basic understanding for the general audience.

@Dana Yobst While it may seem like a simple concept, it's actually a very complex process that requires significant documentation as well as specific methodologies.

Well, they are very efficient.

This is where I started as well, and then about 5 years later I was able to leave my W2.

The type of the neighborhoods where his properties were located didn't fit in with my plan but he did well and the purchase costs were low.

But having a backup or two isn’t a bad idea, especially if deals start flowing faster than one person can handle.Good luck finding the right team!

I worked in property management in a apartment complex and our maintenance team switched out the locks every time a tenant moved out.