For those of you who invest abroad using OPM.... how easy/hard was it to find people willing to invest in foreign real estate?

Some very knowledgeable people and property investors here.I am a foreign investor looking to tap into the US property market while prices are low.

When a foreign investor sells a property in the US normally 15% of the sales price is withheld under FIRPTA against future tax on the gain. 

How do they know that you have set up an LLC in a foreign state, like OH?  

Quick Back Story: I've been in real estate since 2003, but as a retail real estate Broker, so I'm not completely foreign to the investing game.

I would usually recommend it in the following situations:1) Since the first $50k is only taxed at 15% it is used as a "carve-out" in conjunction with an S-Corp2) Foreign real estate investors who are concerned with estate taxes3) Someone in need of significant fringe benefits (high medical costs, etc)4) A large number of shareholders who do not want to mess with K1s and passive loss limitationsPlease realize that C-Corps are rarely good for your buy and holds. 

Lots of foreign students but they are also hiring something like 300 teachers in the next few years.

A LOT of foreign national speculation in Ohio FYI.Happy investing!

From foreign buyers to relocated consumers willing to pay more for year round "fun in the sun."

The top ten areas foreign investors in vest in 6 of them are in FL, the rest Phoenix, NYC, Vegas and Honolulu.Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.