For example, PMLs can agree to covering you at the closing table and advertise only 5% down or no money down, but they will have you sign on their stipulations in terms of amount of property ownership, or control over your property in the event something happens to them.

" or any treaties their country has with the United States"2.

Hi @Laura Winegardner, I'd have to agree with Luka, option 1 may be your best scenario for your goals.

Last time I did it, it had to be more than 60% down.And I agree with @Chris Seveney, you really just should get both done...especially the Inspection.

Reach out if you wish or check out this meetup: OC Real Estate Investor Networking - Investing out of Country (biggerpockets.com)Good Investing...

Agreed with David's comments.

Thank you Chris,  I 100% agree with you.

I agree with you on the 3-month stays.

News & World Report, Raleigh and Durham are the #2 and #4 hottest real estate markets in the country.

I'[m in MA however, KW has a STRONG network for agent to agent deals across the country and the world.