Then, products such as HELOC or 1031 exchange are not open to me as a foreigner so even though i have on paper $500k in equity I don't have a real way of tapping into it.Any ideas or suggestions what I can do now to keep growing would be much appreciated!

Hey, BiggerPockets community!
In the booming market in Memphis, I've found that having the right tools can make all the difference. Here are my top 5 essential tools that every investor should consider using:
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I had never been to any auctions and never bought any real estate, yet prevailed at the auction, buying a 17 year old brick 3 bedroom house with hardwood floors, ceramic baths, and a brand new roof. 

Often when I work with real estate investors to create asset protection strategies, most tend to prefer a simple asset protection structure (something low-cost that does the job essentially).

Gap loans can be a bit harder to find these days, but there are still some hard money lenders who offer them.Connect with other investors or join real estate investment forums.

Hi All,My investment partner and I are currently conducting some early research on strong areas to purchase a cash flow rental, likely in late 2023/early 2024 (our first foray into real estate investing).

As a broker in Charlotte, I love everything that you can do in real estate. 

A good local real estate agent.Of course having a back-up to 1-4 above will help too.Thanks again

Commercial real estate loans have different requirements and terms, such as shorter terms and longer amortization periods.

I am also a fellow real estate investor so I understand the need to get things done on time and within budget.