I think it may be possible to fix the economy without his help.As far as the currency I think he is capable of great destruction if people allow him to continue his excessive spending.

Foreign currencies have merit, unless the issuing country is debasing its currency.Commodities look interesting as Asia continues growing.My local cash is short term and I still remember the high t-bill rates of many years ago.An adventurous soul might look for overseas opportunities and move to Singapore like financier Jim Rogers (co-founder with George Soros of the Quantum Fund).IMO, a very interesting diversification in RE would be farmland.

Ask other foreign business owners in town who did their work before you commit any money.

No more "stimulus" that goes to funding emerging market development to the extent that it has become overbearing and unsustainable and has emerging economies imposing restrictions to reduce foreign investment.

SInce US currency is not tied to a standard it will continue to inflate.

Being a foreigner myself and after working with numerous foreign investors I always tell everyone that the key to successfully investing in US property is the team that you establish on the ground that will look after your investments.

It's usually stuff that has nothing to do with politics or markets or currency value.

I still remember trying to discourage one foreign GW student who insisted on trying to make it work.

There are several options, from getting loans for foreigners from a US bank (they will probably be required to come up with a down payment ~40%) to forming an LLC and everything in between and more.  

Hi,We are non-resident foreigners who are interested in buying a condo in Michigan for our son who is a US citizen (9).