I have done some preliminary reading but would like to know if someone has more experience in international lending/borrowing and could provide their insight. 1) What are the tax implications for the US side?

You would need to know your target clientele (are the local, national, or international).  

Prior to these sites emerging to dominance, I wouldn't have gotten near a VR with a ten foot poll; with this new platform, though, it can be incredibly rewarding if executed correctly and something I help interested clients to pursue.As Justin said, how selective you are in the neighborhoods you choose to invest in (AKA: being very thorough with your due diligence and making sure to avoid the neighborhoods where people are likely to take issue with short term rentals operating in their back yard and attempting to make formal changes to legislation) will go a long way in dictating the success you have.For instance, Del Mar just recently put a temporary stop to any new short term rentals operating in the  Zip Code and are currently 'sorting out' the 'unclear verbiage' regarding short term rentals in their municipal code.

Hi, @Ariel Bertsch, I just saw your thread and thought I'd offer you a link to this report we just reviewed internally a week or so ago when we were checking on the progress our city has made: http://uli.org/wp-content/uploads/ULI-Documents/Em.... 

On the other hand holding notes on property secured by owner occupied residential real estate is subject to Dodd Frank legislation, the rules and regulations promulgated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, state consumer laws, state homestead legislation, and local housing and lending laws.  

Hmm true but to open a business like an international one don't I need some type of school degree or not that what I want to know.

Reverse strategy: If the Realtor finds the property, how do I make my usual "fee" by introducing my own cash buyer (as I understand the legislation, I'm not permitted legally, to ask for a "commission", but does that include a "marketing fee" or "consultation fee")?

In some states, home ownership rates for undocumented families is about 50%.You customer should be aware of the following there has been a recent increase in the IRS tax ramifications.https://www.irs.gov/Individuals/International-Taxpayers/FIRPTA-Withholding

I was looking to be a intern/temp this summer in the real estate industry in the Corpus Christi area and was hoping to work in a mortgage brokerage firm or a title company.

Does anyone know of any seminars/events that are covering the topic of investing overseas, or international investing?