I would try to find an agent with investor experience and, ideally, a focus on investment properties. 

Any advice or experiences you’re open to sharing would be greatly appreciated!

I'm a pretty handy guy but this would be outside of my realm, but my experience helps me understand how much this type of improvement should cost.Improvements: remodel kitchen and bathroom, paint interior, fix exterior scafolding.How should I go about finding a contractor?

The data @Devin Conley posted is pretty solid from my experience (I do not know Devin nor how he sourced the data, just going by my own investing experience).  

For the past two years, I’ve been diving deep into the world of real estate, and I’ve accumulated over four years of active experience in acquisitions.

It’s incredible that his experience would be so similar to mine.

But would love to hear some of your Advice and / or Experience anyone has had as they've gone down this investing journey!

This experience has provided me with a strong foundation in acquisitions, valuations, and deal sourcing.

Right now, I am not as interested in investing as I am in helping another investor in order to get some hands-on experience while my wife and I save a little bit more money.

Requirements:✔ Experience in international taxation: Understanding of the Germany-USA Tax Treaty and cross-border income taxation✔ Specialization in real estate: Tax treatment of rental income, depreciation, tax benefits, and investment deductions✔ Tax optimization strategies: Maximizing deductions (e.g., business travel, home office), optimizing mixed-income structures✔ Long-term tax planning: Strategies to reduce tax liabilities and avoid unexpected tax payments✔ Proactive advisory & clear communication: Ability to explain complex tax matters in simple terms and provide proactive tax-saving solutionsAdditional Considerations:Expertise in tax treatment of travel to Germany (e.g., for real estate management)Experience with compliance in both countriesIf you meet these qualifications and are interested in working together, or know someone who meets our requests, please send a message.