If the answer is yes to both, then you can likely get conventional Fannie/Freddie financing.If the answer is no to both or either, then your only option is Foreign National loan.

I've spent a little time looking into it today and I think it would be best for me to leave that as a backup plan if simpler options don't work out.I think the main concern that the lenders I've spoken to so far have is the ability to repay because they are not able to take foreign income into account.

hello donna, please refer to a knowledgeable real estate attorney in your area, each state from california to NY has different rules and bylaws for operating an LLC, but the question you asked pertaining to 'domestic llc' is more or less an domicile reference, if you operate in the state that you have set-up your llc you will be operating as a domestic llc,  if you will be conducting business in another state you would be referred to as 'foreign llc', please don't take my advice and run open an LLC domestic or foreign until you talk with someone locally who is more qualified than me, *****i am not an attorney no present myself as such**** always due your due diligence i hope this helps keep posting but most of all keep sharing good luck 

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Up to this point our clientele mostly consisted of foreign/international cash buyers.I was recently approached by a local bank that said they can finance domestic investors with 10-20% down.

You might be able to find properties that are a little distanced to major cities in California.I read from Brandon Turner's 'The book on renal property investing' that even in expensive markets, people who earn relatively low income (for ex. 

If a foreign national is a seller they would be subject to a FRIPTA withholding of approximately 15%.  

I have combined total of 10 years of experience Ive listened to every bigger pockets podcast 2 times (While commuting so I cant say I learned from every single one) and read all books recommended except the current book I'm on which is "Set For Life: by Scott Trench" so far so goodMy Current Aspirations:Complete SDSU construction Project Management Certificate March 2018 (90% completed)Complete Contractors License 11/2017Learn foreign language in 2018My Long Term Aspirations:Possibly go to SDSU for business Take professional classes to improve or learn new skills.Somehow break into the Real Estate Investment Industry Be able to replace my labor income with Passive income completely and Invest in real estate full time when its no longer necessary to work for someone else. 

Many transactions can simply be done with your NY/Illinois/Delaware entity without even registering as a foreign entity doing business in Texas.  

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