Buying US Real Estate as a Non-Resident: FIRPTA, ITIN, LLC — 2026 Guide

Foreign nationals, H-1B/F-1 visa holders, and US citizens abroad buying property in the US: full playbook covering FIRPTA withholding, ITIN application, ITIN-friendly lenders, LLC vs personal name, and state-level restrictions (FL SB 264, TX SB 147).

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