For example, consider wealthy foreign investors who invest in US real-estate using EB-5 visas.

Needless to say it is almost like a foreign presence in the US in these areas and REI imo just like everything else will be impacted until the dust settles.so far in this thread i am reading Chicago and NY having issues. 

This is a foreign LLC with the Registered Agent Name: Corporation Service Company2.

proof of sustained income or bank account-can be foreign.

There is also a requirement to file a FBAR (foreign bank account report) for ANY foreign bank account that holds over $10,000 anytime over the year http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/irs-reporti...There are heavy penalties for not filing.  

Basically they/I am the bank.They do say that is can take 1 day to 12 months to get a return on investment.They only do investing in Texas as apparently that is the best state to invest due to low taxes etcMy thing is I'm new so still researching, don't know much about the US property investment, do know that for a foreign investor its sometimes better to go through companies like this as they are there on the ground so to speak and it is very easy to be taken for a ride if you don't who your dealing with

For new immigrants and foreign students, I sent them to the local Chase bank, where it was easy for them to get an account.  

I can show you some great cash-flowing properties, but the neighborhoods might be like living in a foreign country to you.

Knowing the laws and regulations of a foreign state can seem daunting.

As a Lender we've seen a host of foreign investors seeking cap rates as low as 8-10% so based upon a other variables it may be a viable option regardless of its issues.