Also, a self directed IRA may be the ticket for future investing.  

What if I told you, my partner and I, are willing to do the work, as we have already begun doing so (i.e. direct mailing marketing, driving for dollars, etc)?

I ask because I figure that as a foreigner, investing in US property is not ideal from a cash flow perspective unless you're scaling with multiple properties.

My short term goal is to own at least 10 rental properties within the next 8 years (I have 1 now 9 more to go) with positive cash flow (ideally free and clear).

Ideally what I am looking for is 3BD+ SFH with the potential to rent out the rooms or even better the basement.

(d) Solicits borrowers or lenders for or negotiates loans or collects payments or performs services for borrowers or lenders or note owners in connection with loans secured directly or collaterally by liens on real property or on a business opportunity. 

As always, the best deals are direct between you and seller!

@Adam Sherritt, I assume you're dealing directly with a seller.

But, I was just happy he was gone and I didn't have to visit the hospital.Since that day, I am always armed when I deal with a REI situation like that.  

This late in the season, it would be a challenge to find a group of four students who would be ideal tenants.