Buying an Under-Construction India Home From the USA
A disciplined, US-time-zone-aware playbook for verifying RERA escrow, payment plans, and possession timelines before committing to an under-construction India home.
Rental Income TDS at 31.2% for USA-Based NRI Landlords: The Forms, the Math, and the IRS Overlap
A Bay Area engineer renting out a flat in Hyderabad discovers that the 31.2% withholding on his India rent has nothing to do with his Form 1040 — until he learns how the two connect.
Remote Title and RERA Due Diligence for USA-Based NRIs
How a US-based NRI can check RERA registration, pull an encumbrance certificate, and trace a title chain on an India property entirely from a laptop in the Bay Area, NJ, or Texas.
Why USA-Based NRIs Cannot Buy Farmland or Plantation Land in India
The FEMA rule that quietly voids a common NRI dream — buying farmland or a farmhouse 'back home' — explained with the exceptions and the compliant alternatives.
The Two-Property Repatriation Cap for USA-Based NRIs Explained
FEMA lets a USA-based NRI repatriate sale proceeds from at most two residential properties in India — here is how to plan which two, and where the rest of the money goes.
End-to-End India Home-Buying Checklist for USA-Based NRIs, 2026
A sequenced, phase-by-phase checklist for USA-based NRIs buying a home in India in 2026 — what to do first, what documents to gather, and where to click next at each step.
How US-based NRIs Buy Property in India Remotely (2026)
A Bay Area engineer's real playbook for buying a home in Hyderabad without flying back for a single site visit — FEMA rules, POA, and time-zone-proof due diligence included.
Repatriating India Property Sale Proceeds to the USA (USD 1M Rule)
A step-by-step compliance map for US-based NRIs moving India property sale proceeds home — the USD 1M/year FEMA limit, Form 15CA/15CB, TDS settlement, and the NRO-to-US wire path.
Best Indian Cities for US-based NRIs to Buy Property (2026)
A US-based NRI's shortlisting framework for choosing WHERE to buy in India — weighing family oversight, flight connectivity, and rental demand instead of chasing a 'best city' verdict.
Executing a Property POA from the USA (Consulate & Apostille)
A US-based NRI's practical walkthrough of executing a property Power of Attorney from America — consulate notarisation vs apostille, scoping it narrowly, and avoiding common POA-fraud traps.