Hi,Admittedly new to this Bigger Pockets, but it's a great tool and very underused in the UK, hopefully we can change that though.It's great to see the opinions and thoughts of those from outside of the UK on the property market in this part of the world - as Jack has suggested there are certain dilemmas when looking to invest in the UK, but I think with further insight into the market and with the guidance of the right people risks can be reduced.Property will always continue to be a valued addition to any investors portfolio, many of the comments here are right in saying that there are various options with auctions, property brokers, clubs etc - each with various benefits and risks, DD is always important for any investor.With a few decent property brokers who offer BMV packaged opportunities, these can be interesting, especially with adjustments in lending criteria there are some very good deals available to UK and non-UK residents, naturally though ROI's vary and being a landlord in the UK isn't as bad as some may suggest.There are many opportunities in the UK and mainland Europe with Germany, Switzerland, and Spain just a few to mention. 

That is the exact same level as the UK, Germany, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Spain and Italy!

I was stationed in Georgia, Germany and Texas.

If we lease an apartment in the United Kingdom for example, it receives booking requests from travelers Canada, United States, Australia, Germany, Italy, France, China etc.

The water bill is usually shared to the landlord every 3rd month.When I purchased it the first time in WI, why in the world the inside vibes look like a Germany house in 1920s.

Wikipedia reports that Germany only had an active military of 182620 in 2013.  

Good Luck from Germany

Just the same here in Germany if our owner company must put in each unit 5k Euros for a new tenant we would be bankrupt but we are still on market since 20 years.So Greg maybe you have unluck with a tenant but without trashing the place you would never reach your noted $7k.

I receive an email from a tenant in one of my condos telling me he is moving to Germany and won't be renewing his lease.  

Related story:When I went to Germany, being in the Army, I rented an apartment in a high rise and didn't speak German.