What are some of the issues facing foreign investors in the US real estate market?

They include:
  1. Protection and operation of the US investment while limiting personal exposure for the investor.
  2. Operation of the property i.e.; collecting rent, paying bills, real estate taxes, utility taxes, filing US tax returns, facilitating property improvements and repairs among many other issues inherent in the ownership of any real estate.
  3. US Banking restrictions in place on foreign individuals
  4. Distance from and inability to self-manage the investment property.
  5. Lack of a US Social Security number.