I recently moved to Barcelona with my gf and two dogs and we are considering starting our real estate journey with our first investment property either in Barcelona or Valencia.

You can assume about 1% in closing costs in addition to commissions so you're starting around 7% before the seller gets any cash at closing. 

Quote from @Diana Mulvihill: Hi all,Looking for some advice, please.I started my STR about six months ago, and it’s been going great.

They got into escrow, and then the tenant started to create a real challenge for the seller and ended up taking them to court for performance/lot line issues on the property.

Started using Xero last year, as better bookkeeping was needed a new acquisition with a partner. 

I just don't want to start working with a realtor and waste time and end up with no real solid prospects for buying.

Finally, if you cannot find sold properties to compare within the timeframe or distance you can go out a bit to find properties to compare.This will get you started with finding values for residential 1-4. 

Quote from @Erica King: Hey hey so I’m a single mom that started house hacking a little over a year ago .

Hi Moshe,I too am looking to start my real estate journey.

My initial investment there started off a bit rocky.