But if you're a US citizen with a job or business overseas, don't you still have to file a US tax return and pay (less credits for taxes in another country) US income tax?

I am not a US citizen but live in NY.

That said, I have a couple of quick questions:- If you pay an unincorporated individual (private citizen, non-business entity) more than $600 do you have to issue a 1099-MISC?

BTW, that isn't the exact wording I am using, but you should get the idea.Regarding immigration status, read this next link; nothing says you would be wrong to ask, so long as you ask the same of all applicants.http://nlihc.org/article/fheo-issues-immigration-status-and-fair-housing-faqThen there is this other thread that goes into whether a landlord gets in trouble for accepting an illegal alien:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/82056-renting-to-a-mexican-citizen-living-in-the-us

That's what local government is there for, to provide 'services' to the citizens, and protect their health, etc.

I look at sales comparables and population/demographic trends, and look over the area on a map and on Google Earth.Second, I contact the local citizens with regards to the building and if possible, the previous ownership.Police Department can tell me insider's opinion and can give me a breakdown of crime in the area.Fire department - have they had any emergencies at the building recently.City Inspector - are there any outstanding violations?

Hi Ken,You should be able to qualify for the same types of loans that any US citizen can qualify for provided that:1.

Im a US citizen, BTW.I know I can wire funds from my bank from any country, but Im not sure if the closing papers need to be notarized, if I need to sign anything at all, or if electronic cash closings exist.

Hello,I am a UK citizen/resident who is looking to invest in property within the United States.

She choose not to do this and benefited from it by not having to pay tax on those funds, unfortunately, she also looses all the benefits that comes along with reporting that income to the government and one of those happens to be showing that she has been a law abiding citizen by paying what she is suppose to.