In short, as a foreigner you are liable to pay 10% of the sale price in tax to the IRS.

I live in xyz foreign country.I don't text.

Foreign investors run into funding issues here a lot.

As a foreign investor, you can purchase Homepath properties in LLC name, but I have not heard anyone get a loan from Homepath in LLC name.

Not sure about everyone else's job sites, but mine are filled with GREAT opportunities for people watching, foreign language learning, and FUN!

You can form your LLC in cheaper states like Nevada, so keep in mind you dont have to file your LLC your home state.To clarify, there is no benefit to forming your entity in a foreign state unless you have property there.

And what would be the responsibilities of that agent in the foreign state if my business is elsewhere?

And, it must be verifiable- actual bank statements (local or foreign) showing regular deposits or savings balance, very recent paystubs, income tax return or letter of reference from CPA firm for self employed.Evictions, NO!

I am going to joint venture with a foreign investor on an apartment complex in the U.S.

In the state of PA, there is already common law (read - judicial decision) that made the landlord responsible for the entire electric bill when a "foreign load" was discovered.