Another option would to get your tenants set up on some type of electronic payment system.

A large percentage of checks are now cleared electronically. 

You need to look at currency exchange with also any international tax treaty laws and "hold backs" on the income for foreigners investing here.If you have 750,000 cash or more you can get non-bank lenders even with a foreign status.

Like Shawn, I have helped a number of out-of-state and international investors in the Indianapolis market, especially from a legal and political perspective.Definitely get more for your money here compared to other states.

While international vacation rental isn't out of the question in the future, I'm not sure it's the best path for us at this point.

Typically and awful internal condition house isn't decreased. 

I try to file most things electronically, but ofter there is paper and it has to go somewhere. 

The process to buy here is definitely no onerous, but I highly highly recommend you speak with a professional who works regularly with international buyers in the US who can guide you on your entity and tax structuring.

At 18 years old and no job, there was no way she can afford that money.So, I told her - forget the guru and instead work for me as a real estate intern.

I know a company named Alpha Realtors down in Bellaire area (the international district).