Hi All,I've been exploring partnering with a US citizen (I'm Canadian) to purchase small (i.e., "residential") multifamily properties together in Chicago - 2-flats or 3-flats.Traditionally banks don't want to have anything to do with lending to foreigners like me, but I think having an American in the partnership would make a positive difference.Does anyone know what effect the partnership would have on getting funding?

I am in the last semester of my senior year and I just recently purchased property in the college town I've been living in.

I'm writing a series of articles for UK citizens wanting to invest in US real estate.

Being a dual citizen with Italy has given me lots of opportunities to invest in Italy, especially in the Alps, of which I have engaged in none.

Not only can I not wait to listen to the advice and gain much needed information from senior investors but I'm also looking forward to listening to some success stories.

In SFH they are usually seniors, grad students, young professionals who recently graduated from NC state, etc.

So the mortgage stays senior to the interests of the new Buyer.

You're always a licensee but you can always deal  for yourself just as any citizen can, legally and ethically.FYI, last year the FTC broadened their reach into real estate transactions.

I look forward to anybody's response If you're a Canadian citizen getting a mortgage might be a problem.

I'm a not a US citizen, and if I one day leave the US, the income of my US rental (which I hold in my name) will be taxed at a withholding rate of 30%.