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Ciro Antonio Martínez Morales The Mexican Due Diligence Checklist for Foreign Investors (Save This Post)
27 May 2025 | 1 reply
With so many 'gotchas' in foreign investing, it is essential to be vigilant with due diligence.Thanks for all your work on this and the way you have communicated the various issues. 
Braeden Hilbish 1031 Exchange for Barndominium
26 May 2025 | 5 replies
Since the property is your primary residence, it would not qualify for 1031 exchange treatment; the 1031 exchange is only for the sale and purchase of investment real estate.2.
Tyler Peairs Ground-Up Construction Pacific Coast Mexico
7 June 2025 | 9 replies
Deadlines are almost a foreign concept in Mexico, so we've learned to set them far in advance of our desired schedule.70% funded. 
Joe NA 1031 Exchange
30 May 2025 | 13 replies
From my limited research the timeframe may be as long as two to three years to complete the exchange.
Ron Amshalom New to BRRRR – Foreign Investor
20 May 2025 | 1 reply
Hey Ron,There are certainly some intricacies to being a foreign investor and working everything out.Usually the first two questions are 1) What area are you looking to invest in?
Michael Arceo New to REI - Looking to start out of state
14 June 2025 | 17 replies
Most if not all states require that a foreign (out of state) company register in the state to do business there. 
Jason Bierman Investing in Dubai flats
18 June 2025 | 4 replies
I specialize in getting foreign investors started in Dubai and work with seasoned local companies who handle everything from start to finish.
Juan Carlos CR Foreign property investment know how
6 June 2025 | 1 reply

I want to ask this community how would a person from another country and doesn't reside in the US, can successfully purchase a property? I'm assuming the only way is in full cash, but what would be the steps? 

Brooke Melton Should I owner finance a property I was looking to 1031 exchange?
25 May 2025 | 10 replies
So you're right for wanting to do a 1031 exchange.
Nathan Driscoll $750K to 1031 Exchange - How would you start your portfolio?
24 May 2025 | 7 replies
I would like to use this $750k to reinvest via a 1031 exchange into a few SFH.