Traditional banks (like Huntington, Chemical bank, Wells fargo, Chase etc) and many smaller Credit Unions are also quite competitive.That is if you have a good credit score and have a SSN (as a US citizen/resident).For international investors who invest in Detroit there are a few options available.Property value should be a minimum 50K (appraised).If within 6 months of Purchase, then Purchase price will be the appraised value.Minimum Loan amount 200K (can be negotiated if it is within 15-20% variance max)Loan to Value ratio at 65 - 70%Interest Rates from 6.35% (higher the LTV higher the rate)Terms - 30 year (5 year amortisation)Required DSCR - 1.10 - 1.20I have been able to secure this lending for our Int'l Investors

We're interested in connecting with lenders or financial institutions experienced in cross-border real estate transactions and accustomed to working with international clients.If anyone has recommendations or past experiences with specific lenders that cater to offshore projects, your insights would be beneficial.

A  few  years ago, I stumbled upon a financing mechanism that I believe seems underutilized in the real estate investment space: securities-based lending. For those who might be unfamiliar, this approach lets investor...

I’ve always liked Thailand, but France and Spain are also very nice.

That form sounds like an internal VA or HUD form, where one owner sells a rental property to another landlord, the new landlord wants the rents sent to him, and they need a verification of the change of ownership from the old owner in order to send the benefit checks. 

It seems to me that if we simply file the tax entity selection with the IRS and eventually file the taxes to Ohio as a partnership that they require no additional information about who actually owns the business beyond the agent they communicate with, presuming that we have valid internal documents.

Hey @Brad France I know it's been a few years since you posted this but wanted to poke you to see if you are still singing the same tune?

Having moved to NC myself (from CA) I think it's important to share a quote from Toyota as to why so many companies are moving here: Toyota lists seven reasons why it chose North Carolina for its first battery plant: an extensive highway system, four international airports and two seaports, onsite rail, a diverse workforce, renewable energy availability, world-renowned education system, and strong government partnership at both the state and local levels.

I am interested in raising money internationally with private lenders.

Does anyone have experience with investing in notes with a private lender who is international?