My question is, do I just not touch the first property, use the cash flow to reinvest and pay down the mortgage or save up for a downpayment down the road OR do I pull cash out of the first property to buy the next property?

The accredited investor status question should be addressed by the investment sponsor, regardless of the comments you read here.

What’s your biggest question about buying real estate in Germany?

Happy to share lessons learned from out of state managing/investing if you have specific questions. 

As for the initial post, I would ask a few questions to shed some guiding light.

.: Great question.

In his words, this is away around the due on sale clause that you can run into in a sub - to transaction.My question - if the seller puts the property in a trust, will this avoid the potential of a due on sale clause?

And to answer your question, I've owned section 8 rentals along with lots of different asset types.

And it is unlikely you know the correct questions to ask.Drive over, knock on the door, and have a conversation.

I'm a realtor and investor in Indianapolis and happy to share some insights tailored to your questions.1.