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Han and Tracy in front of one of their US rental houses FAQ · 12 min read Buying US Property As A Foreigner (FAQ) Ownership rights, LLCs, DSCR loans, markets, tax and managing from overseas, in one place. Read the guide

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Loans 101 for foreigners without a credit score: can foreigners get a US mortgage, with a bank and a stack of US dollars6 Nov 2026Can Foreigners Get a US Mortgage? DSCR Loans ExplainedForeigners can get a US mortgage without a US credit score or income. How DSCR loans work, purchase vs cash-out refinance, and 3 ways to sign the closing documents from overseas. What is CPF LIFE? Plans and payouts, beside the Central Provident Fund Board sign in SingaporeUpdated 3 Nov 2026What Is CPF LIFE? How It Works, Plans and Payouts (2026)CPF LIFE turns your Retirement Account into a monthly income for life from 65. How it works, the 3 plans, 2026 payouts and how to increase them. Old wooden akiya house in rural Japan with the words Japan's free houses, too good to be true1 Nov 2026Akiya in Japan: are "free" houses worth buying?Japan's "free" akiya houses look like a bargain. A first-hand look at the real costs: renovation, no loans, a 180-night rental cap and a thin resale market. Identifying the "professional tenant": a risk guide for US investors14 Jan 2026Identifying the "professional tenant": a risk guide for US investorsThree red flags of tenants who use US law to avoid rent, and how to protect your portfolio. Investing in US real estate as a foreigner: the strategic FAQ9 Jan 2026Investing in US real estate as a foreigner: the strategic FAQTen questions international investors ask, from ownership rights to downturns. Single-family home vs duplex: which is the better investment?23 Dec 2025Single-family home vs duplex: which is the better investment?The trade-offs new investors ask us about most. Mobile homes vs single-family: why "cheap" can kill your scaling23 Dec 2025Mobile homes vs single-family: why "cheap" can kill your scalingWhy an US$18,000 house on Zillow is rarely the bargain it looks like. How a US$9k "smart renovation" led to a US$100k equity gain7 Nov 2025How a US$9k "smart renovation" led to a US$100k equity gainA case study from our own portfolio. Why the "safe Singapore script" is risking your wealth5 Nov 2025Why the "safe Singapore script" is risking your wealthThe hidden cost of playing it safe. Why invest in US real estate? A 6-point analysis for global investors3 Nov 2025Why invest in US real estate? A 6-point analysis for global investorsRental demand, yields, 30-year fixed loans, freehold and more. The art of forced appreciation: how we made 35% appreciation instantly3 Nov 2025The art of forced appreciation: how we made 35% appreciation instantlyUS$77,000 of equity in under a year, while collecting rent. 5 preventive maintenance checks for landlords to save thousands18 Jan 20255 preventive maintenance checks for landlords to save thousandsHow a US$25 check, ignored, became a US$3,000 repair.
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