Hi HaileyBeware of property rights in Thailand and currency fluctuations among many other things ..... 

Lately, I have been recently involved in a couple crypto currency launches that also donate funds to various charities, Wounded Warriors, the water project etc,.

I would also say that markets like Manhattan are not super representative of most markets in the US - a lot of foreign investment I'd imagine in NYC, Miami etc - I'd guess a lot of these cash purchases are more about exchanging unstable or risky foreign assets/currencies for perceived stability/safety of US top metro residential real estateI think in a lot of other markets where this isn't relevant - I think most are cash offers being "king" as not having appraisal or other contingencies that might sabotage the sale after 30 days or so and make people re-list (sellers will take less to avoid this risk and downside)

As currency loses its value and purchasing power, ownership of real property can be a safe haven equaling or even exceeding loss of purchasing power.Another point I'd like to emphasize is that their is substantial difference between various categories of notes; the note universe contains many different investment types and lends itself to many different strategies.  

Given the state of currency wars, current levels of debt, and impediments to widespread economic growth I put higher odds of interest rates being lower in 5 years then higher.

Can I buy a land using self-directed IRA, then build using hard currency loan and finally refinance with a traditional loan when my primary house is sold?

-what is the closest bank/7-eleven/currency exchange place?

If all of your bills are in USD then buying other currencies is not required.

Hi BP, I'm a CPA, Berkeley graduate, aspiring entrepreneur, professional poker player, badminton athlete, crypto-currency enthusiast -- now interested in investing in real estate! 

This includes income earned in the US and that earned abroad.Please be mindful that when you report the sale on your US tax return to convert the currency if the transaction was not in USD.Also - if the money went into a foreign bank account and the money exceeded more than 10,000 during the year - you may be required to report the bank account to the IRS or face significant penalties.What were you doing with the property while you were living here in the united states?