Buying and renting in the city can pose a challenge even for long-time New Yorkers, but for foreign nationals without citizenship or the right credit history, opportunity can quickly turn into an impossibility. But not all hope is lost for internationals looking to invest in a home stateside—one just needs to be educated on the buying process. Ahead we’ll take a look at common obstacles faced by foreign buyers in several different housing scenarios, including going up against a co-op board, and why condos attract the most overseas buyers.

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