So your perspective and idea to find people with first-hand experience is spot on! 

From a tax perspective, 30 day rentals wont qualify as STR.

It seems to me that in Germany, being wealthy is a disgrace (seeing that from a tax and legal perspective).Now I don‘t want to post here about how „difficult“ it is living in Germany, but instead I am looking for people that think the same way. 

I am aware of the pros of cons of both in general but looking for guidance from the financial perspective only.2.

Generally speaking, an investor/businessman's perspective is irrelevant when it comes to tax law.

Hi everyone, first time poster here. I’ve been listening to the podcasts for a while now, but just recently joined up here on BP. I’m active duty military originally from Alabama, currently living in Maryland. I’m abo...

I'd love your perspective if you invest in Cleveland!

From an ROI perspective, there is much more money to be made in development, or investing in the booming short-term rental market in the Southeast where laws are significantly less restrictive (particularly in North Carolina, where municipal permitting is illegal).

Just my 2 cents you are breath fresh air preach truth finally 1 other intelligent person beside cute blonde from ny. lol

If you are planning on buying it with a smaller down payment, that will also increase your mortgage costs as you are borrowing more and also need mortgage insurance.The price of the home (from the seller's perspective) is based on market value and condition, not on whether or not it matches the 1% rule.