Foreign Investor Taxes on Rental Property in Texas: Austin Guide

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Own a U.S. rental from abroad? Foreign investor taxes are simpler than they look once you know the rules. This guide covers the 30% withholding, the W-8ECI election that lowers it, FIRPTA at sale, ITINs, and the estate tax trap, plus how Texas and Austin compare.