Their products also cater to foreign nationals as well.

Hiring a mentor can solve your problem, as the mentor will have the experience and knowledge to look at a deal and determine whether the price is equitable or not.The operative word here is “hire” - you’re not looking to barter your time in exchange for your mentor’s knowledge.

;)An option to purchase is a contract whereby you are exchanging consideration for the option to buy the property at some point.

Enemies Foreign and Domestic" by Matthew Bracken

Have you done any researched on possibly doing a 1031 exchange?

Speaking another language can be huge as the US is the #1 destination for foreign investors in real estate.

My wife and I have just executed a 1031 exchange, however, all of the properties we purchased are currently listed in our own names.

Because although there are programs that will lend to foreign national, the down payment they require is up there. 30% ish sometimes.Let me know if I can help you!

He wanted to do a 1031 Exchange.... 

When set up this way the members of the LLC or LP cannot do their own exchange because they do not own real estate.