See restrictions of a DST below:Because a DST (the Trust) is a tax-driven structure, there are certain limitations imposed on what the Trust (and the trustee, the asset manager and the master tenant) can do.

@Peet BothmaHi, I'm working in MILWAUKEE.Do you have a recommendation for a lender for refi cash out for foreign national?

(Foreign to the state, not the nation)  Furthermore, they typically require you to have a registered agent. 

Is buying a rental into a living trust a good idea?

Its hard to trust agents, contractors, management companies, etc in our own backyards, let alone out of state. 

Best check if your REIA is a Chapter of National REIA.   

We work with Enterprise Bank and Trust.

And you are thinking of trusting someone who will also make money off this transaction ?  

Shelf LLCs are pre-established entities like you mentioned in your post.However, if you prefer to avoid setting up shelf LLCs, using land trusts can be a simple and effective alternative.

Work with a lot of expats and foreign nationals in this space tax related.