When borrowing in the US are they banks taking into account your income in Australia, or purely what you have (or are about to have) in the US.

If I was to be be purchasing I would be looking to fund the equity with cash.

I also note that both Rick H and melbourne girl have said that they have purchased the properties in their own name rather than in a LLC due to bank requirements, could you pelase let me know the specific reasons why the LLC was not able to be used

thanks

Paul