I've been trading currencies and investing in stock options since I was 14 years old.

Stamps are almost like currency.  

When the economy suffers as a result of too much of a contraction, debt payments are harder to make, etc, then go through the cycle of loosening it again, devaluing the currency so debt payments are easier to make, and banks can profit higher than before.

@Mark MasielWelcome. 6 of the top 10 areas foreigners invest in real estate are in FL.

Also when you do find a deal, there seems to be more foreign investors that are willing to pay cash and there are multiple offers.

Does anyone have experience with option #2 and what the typical timeline for the process to apply to transact business in IL as a foreign corporation would be?

Thats a foreign language to me.

There are tons of thread on the internet where the title and first post is on an interesting topic and you get to page 6 to make a comment and people are discussing some other foreign topic that has no bearing on your post you meant to make.

I’m seeking a local agent with experience working with foreign investors, as well as contractors and boots on the ground to work with.If you have recommendations or want to connect, please comment or DM me.Thanks!

So, if you create an LLC in another state, you will likely need to register it as a foreign LLC in California.