Taking Title — Considerations for Foreign Investors
Foreign investors may want to own income property in the United States for a number of reasons, in addition to making a good investment.
- Travel to the US can be tax deductible
- Investment may qualify the investor for special category in applying for a permit to work in the United States (green card).
- The exchange rate currently favors foreign currencies, so property assets in the US, priced in US$, provide a discount to a foreign investor
- Sharing in the growth of the US economy, 24% of the global economy. This is a rare opportunity to "buy low."