2. Is it Possible?
Yes, it is Possible for You to Buy Land in USA
as there are no restrictions to foreigners
buying property anywhere in the USA.
3. Investment Cost.
The cost of land vary based on what features
are on the parcel , its locations and size.
Once you own the property you are
responsible for payment of annual property
tax.
4. What is Process?
First is to get a Tax Identification number from
http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/InternationalTaxpayers/Taxpayer-Identification-Numbers(TIN)
Plan the investment financing, you can pay
cash or use owner financing option.
5. What is Process?
Find a parcel of choice you could either use an
agent or use online raw land selling sites.
Do the due diligence on the said parcel ensure
clean title by calling the county office.
Contact the seller and close the deal.
6. Responsibility
Any appreciation on initial investment is
considered as capital gain .
Such gain is subject to regular U.S. income tax
rates. As such, if the U.S. real property is held by a
foreign individual, qualifies as a capital asset, and
was held for at least one year, any gain will be
subject to the lower capital gains tax rates.
http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/InternationalTaxpayers/FIRPTA-Withholding
7. Responsibility
If U.S. real property is disposed of by gift, then
FIRPTA withholding does not apply, and the
foreign donor does not recognize gain.
If U.S. real property is held outright by a
foreign individual at his or her death, then
that property is subject to U.S. estate tax.
8. Advantages
You retain control. You can buy, sell, rent, or
develop at your convenience.
Land value appreciation. This leads to capital
gains on your initial investment is in USD.
Land retains its value as it is a hard asset.
Which means it retains a value independent of
any paper currency’s nominal value.
Real estate has multiple uses.
This is not legal advice but tips based on experience.