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Today we talk with Lauren A. Cohen, founder of eCouncilInc.com.\\xa0 Lauren is both an attorney and a realtor, and she uses this background to help foreign nationals find and secure U.S. real estate investment opportunities as well as obtain visas. For those foreign nationals looking to use real estate as a vehicle for obtaining a visa in the U.S., there is a way to do it, but you have to do it in the right way and use qualified professionals to help you. Lauren and her team can assist with all aspects of U.S. real estate investments and securing visas.

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[01:04]\\xa0Opening remarks by Eric Odum and Steven Silverman

[05:53]\\xa0About our guest: Lauren A. Cohen

[06:41]\\xa0How did you get involved in real estate as an attorney and realtor?

[09:09]\\xa0How can someone become a legal U.S. resident by investing in real estate?

[13:55]\\xa0Which real estate scenarios are you seeing foreign investors best qualify for an E2 visa

[20:53]\\xa0Discuss the implications of foreign investors purchasing U.S. real estate

[25:12]\\xa0From a cash flow standpoint, what does it take to qualify for an E2 visa?

[26:20]\\xa0Can foreign investors carry debt on real estate investments for an E2?

[27:03]\\xa0Talk about foreign investors raising equity from friends and family in their home country

[29:23]\\xa0What are the implications for foreign investors investing in land?

[31:04]\\xa0Do you clients invest primarily in Florida or in other parts of the U.S.?

[32:32]\\xa0How do you help your clients find the right real estate investments?

[34:04]\\xa0What is the difference between the E2 visa and EB-5 visa?

[35:33]\\xa0How can folks get in touch with you?

[38:16]\\xa0Closing comments by Eric & Steven

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