International REI i.e. Japan, Malaysia, Philippines etc

[Christina P.]

I would like to buy property in international markets but I'm curious, is it difficult to buy multifamily homes as a foreigner? Is it a bad idea? Would buying single family homes be a better investment for hold and renting out? Do I have to know the language? Would love to hear your thoughts and experience with this.

[Mike Lambert]

Is it difficult to buy multifamily homes as a foreigner? What does difficult mean for you? It depends on so many things but just understand that you won't be able to replicate the typical multifamily strategy overseas.

Is it a bad idea? We don't know what your objectives are. You wrote that would like to buy property in international markets. Do you know why or is it just an idea?

Would buying single family homes be a better investment for hold and renting out? Again, it depends on your objectives. It's certainly easier and might be your only option in many places.

Do you have to know the language? Not necessarily but it helps.

I've shared my experience in investing internationally through more than 1,000 posts. There might be content of interest to you there.