Investors come to me because they have faced issues in the past and are tired of learning the nuances of investing in the U.S. as a foreigner the hard way. 

@Ola FolamiWe have partners who are foreign investors.

(a lot of Americans are not ready for accepting foreigners as "credible" yet... sadly), and that they can handle seller objections, and have a full understanding of seller concerns, your market and the workings of your business.But yes, I agree with you.Looks like you all are getting really serious and successful.

The reality though is that the criminality is actually very high, including against gringos (foreigners), many of which will be taken advantage of by some locals if given the opportunity.

ShandlerThere are a couple lenders that my foreign partners have used for purchases and I believe they offer refinancing but not aware of the terms, DM me and I can send you their info.

So, if you create an LLC in another state, you will likely need to register it as a foreign LLC in California.

So, if you create an LLC in another state, you will likely need to register it as a foreign LLC in California.

I registered it as a foreign entity in Ohio so I would have legal standing if there were any issues here, it's a one time fee of like $100 so I figured it was cheap insurance against future hassles. 

Do we need to register the OH LLC as a foreign entity in CA?

Easy to set up, flexibility in adding/removing members for what might be needed for a particular deal, and obviously the added legal protections and liabilities based on where it is created or the foreign entity filing.