I own a few rentals near the Memphis international airport.

I also am a member of the International Real Estate Federation, and can connect you with agents who are able to help with your purchase.  

However, you forgot/didn't mention the Costa del Sol, which, from an international real estate point of view (the topic here), is what matters.

I recently moved back to the U.S. after almost two decades working in international development and entrepreneurship across the African continent, from co-founding a tech-enabled logistics company in Ghana to negotiating public-private partnerships for infrastructure investments in Senegal.

Most people who invest internationally invest in short-term rentals and, unsurprisingly, that's what Mark is asking about.

Information of the taxation treatment for foreign investors can be found herehttps://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/International-t...4.

I am seeking an experienced tax advisor (preferably licensed in CA) with strong expertise in US and German tax law, particularly in real estate investments, mixed income (W-2 & self-employment), and international taxation matters. 

.: Quote from @Chris Magistrado: I have an international friend that flips in the Netherlands and Spain.

DSCR loans in themselves can be in a personal name, just a few nuances for international investors. 

If it's in the restricted zone (within 31 miles of the coast or 62 miles from an international border, you have the choice between using a bank trust and paying the fees mentioned above or using a Mexican corporation and bearing the costs of establishing and maintaining  the corporation.