Starting a business in the U.S. as a Foreign National can be challenging but I can walk you through the process.

You and I both know that NYC is flooded with foreign capital driving the RE prices through the roof, and consequently the surrounding communities are seeing an explosion in housing prices as rents force people from their neighborhoods.   

If not, I'm happy to discuss other options that I've helped foreign investors find.  

Check out LimaOne Capital, they will do loans for foreign investors, actual 30yr loans at about 8% rate with only 25% down, 1-2% loan orig fee. 

Also, the state where the properties are may want you to file paperwork to notify them them that this "foreign" (out of state) entity is doing business in their state.  

I am focusing on working with out of state and foreign investors to be their boots on the ground, and help them find properties that fit their needs. 

One of my favourite books on investing (it's about stocks but a lot can be applied to general investing) is the intelligent investor, by Benjamin Graham.

It will really help me out going forward, and I have since found a online calculator to help with those foreign numbers.

However, all this is a bit misleading- inflation also has a part in this equation- getrification, foreign investment money, etc. etc.Every strategy is good- just depends on what works for you.

My favourite that I have been using is Benjamin Moore Moonshine.