Hopefully the reasons are obvious.I've already outlined the type of deal I'd buy if buying in the Midwest today.

There's lots of information on there buying property as a foreigner through a trust, but I also have an option to buy directly as a citizen.

Just like anything it comes down to doing your due diligence and inspecting the property before you buy it so you are aware of the age of the capex and all the mechanicals. 

Tell them if they have any clients considering buying an STR, you would love to help if needed.

You would have to buy a fixer upper and get it to that that 7.5% level.

Seems to me directing your custodian to invest in something like a piece of real estate isn't the same as telling them to buy X number shares of ABC stock.

You can get the rest of their entitlement by multiplying it by 4$100,250 * 4 = $401,000They can buy a house up to $401K and still use 100% of VA entitlementsBonus: If they want to buy a more expensive home, they have to put 25% down on the difference of the home and the entitlementExample: Seller wants to buy a $601,000 house$601,000 - $401,000 = $200,000 (difference)Down payment = $200,000 * 25% = $50K% down on home = $50K/ $600K = 8.3% down payment

I understand that a rental listing will not generate as much as a sale would, but I think a minimal standard should exist (especially since I plan to buy properties in the future).

I don't think you need to be an accredited investor to buy a multifamily property even if it's over 5 units. 

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.