I worked in banking, specifically consumer lending finance for nearly 6 years in the operations and underwriting side.

I became a realtor specifically to help other investors in the area here :) The property is LTR - Myrtle Beach is growing so fast that it has LTR opportunities.

The three most used “exemptions” are (1) the general exemption for private funding (2) Safe harbor Regulation D (either 504, 505, or 506 B or C),and (3) crowdfunding specific regulations.  

As already mentioned it definitely depends the specific scenario! 

I don't know where to look to find the answer to this specific situation: I have partners with an inherited home.

Specifically:- Are there any exceptions or tax treaties that could eliminate or reduce my US tax burden on foreign rental income that is otherwise taxed locally?

Drilling down your specific goals will help guide you in making your next moves.

Registre Foncier du Québec This will tell you about anything that has happened to a property Sale, Transmission, Lean, 60 day notice, Expropriation, sub dividing land....Very had to find specific deals in here, you’d need to be lucky to find a 60 day notice, you have to search every address and fall upon it2.

If it appreciates 20%, you made 100% return from appreciation. 20% LTV same loan terms (you likely would get marginally better as there is less risk on the lender at the low LTV), $400k down.  

As a buyer, there is no reason to not work with a buyers agent if you have a buy box and are looking for a specific criteria.