Point #1 - foreigners can't own property - unless you're married to a nationalPoint #2 - you can own a condo - without being married to a nationalPoint #3 - you can Airbnb your condoPoint #4 - condos start around $38,000 upwards to $190K.I've toyed with the idea of offering a service to foreign investors as an American "with boots on the ground" to make sure their investment is properly setup. 

With the mortgage insurance added to the debt service, I do wonder how the math works. 

Both providing a service for others.

If i'm reading correct you're asking should you grab a loan for your side business while doing your regular job?

You're real estate office may provide services that you can use such as electronic access to assessment records or even to pull copies of deeds. 3.

Hi Jason,Maybe you could make your fortune with an information service that provides all that info.

I am also looking for a real estate investing group meetup to attend regularly. 

All these questions should have specific answers.3) Don't be afraid to ask for services you feel you require from them.

You may be able to do a regular refinance and pull the equity but will probably max you out at 80/20.

It was stressed that no services can be provided and/or self dealing transactions.