I was thinking a $40k buy-in, in exchange for equal (1/3) partnership.

If you create the entity in NV you will still have to register it as foreign entity in OH.It rarely makes sense to have the kind of foreign or tiered LLCs gurus push.

You will however also consume much more time, take much more risk in exchange for that higher rate of return.

And no, Obama happened to be in office, there's no underlying issue with foreign policy or other issues.

Instead of the bank providing the funds to purchase the house, the seller gives the house to the buyer in exchange for a promissory note secured by a mortgage.

I don't know, if you awere of, there are some mortgage programs available for foreign buyers, too.

I have considered that question as well, however for me, the deciding factor is taxes -- I am worried that trying to 1031 exchange will push me into not such a good deal, and otherwise, I would rather not pay the federal + ca taxes on the gain.

I even have contacts that will finance specific types of foreign nationals for a vacation home, all without a US tax id number lol..

For example, if foreign cash stopped purchasing our debt and our government was forced to live on what comes in while paying higher rates on the debt we currently have.  6) Price of oil - If the price of oil were to go over $100 per barrel and look like it was going to stay there for an extended period of time, then the boom could take off again.So, my advise?

This equity can be used in a 1031 exchange for that next property and is tax advantaged at that point.