Are there any lenders around who will work with foreign investors and does anyone know the general guidelines?  

If so, look at schedule e and see if it looks do-able (or absolutely foreign).

Hello! I am trying to make an LLC in Tennessee right now and it is asking me for my Certificate of Existence. Am I supposed to make some other form of business here in Canada first and then make it an LLC there?

Or foreign nationals who are short term residents.

Hi DonaldInvesting overseas is a better way to expand your business.Things to consider:1) You must do extensive research on the country you would like to invest. 2)Know the legal, tax, insurance, currency exchange, tranfer taxes issues3)Don't assume that markets with low debt ratio are good for investment4)Work with Certified International Property Specialist(CIPS), TRC's(Transnational Referral Certified Agents), ICREA or FIABCI members to help you find International properties and provide you knowledge of the particular country and market.Dubai was great for flips, but not anymore.

Probably just depends on the logistics of your move.I've seen this a lot to with turnkey rentals being sold to foreign nationals or out-of-staters, something like 50% LTV with a 7.5 to 8.5% interest loan.

Long shot is see if he can find realtors that has a lot of dealings with foreign investors, and try to put it in front of them. 

Hi Massimo and fellow Canadians,Texas is also a great place to invest because it has: 1) Pro-landlord laws 2) Affordable prices / good returns 3) No state income tax 4) population and economic growth which has driven prices higher.I specialize in helping foreign investors buying real estate in the US and more specifically in Texas.Here Canadian are among the top three foreign buyers along with Chinese and Mexican buyers.I provide financing for these international buyers.

RE investment still foreign to me but I want to learn more and get experience in this area.  

now in the good times that's not an issue but if things get tight it is.. and I can pretty much guarantee with Michigan RE this could happen if things get a little rocky.a Long term fixed 30 year loan CANNOT be called.. and you can make extra payments etc.Be cautious using a personal resi though make sure your rental is solid .. many foreign investor got pretty well duped by shysters selling them ghetto Detroit properties for huge inflated values.. and many of these folks ( mainly Australians ) mortgaged their homes only to find out the 80k home they bought in Detroit was really only worth 10k   LOL..