Namely, that if a tenant (in this case accompanied by a whole family) ends up stop paying rent and I would be on the hook for both covering the mortgage and dealing with open ended legal costs and time.

Even then you might be stuck on the market for months.An example deal that I am trying to see through right now would be an awesome rental because the area is A+.

Lastly, check any shared doors or gaps and add door sweeps or weatherstripping to block sound from traveling between the units. 

Seems to be decent on Airbnb with the guest house/ADU units with all the hospitals nearby.

You would need to some your research and decide which route suits you best. 

@Andrew Wade first narrow down if you want to be an active or passive investor.

Thank you for your service.By chance are you going to be stationed at TACOM?

🎉 As we kick off 2025, I want to encourage all my fellow Americans stationed in Germany—or preparing to move here—to start thinking differently about your housing allowance.Did you know that your housing allowance could be more than just a rent payment?

You will be living in someone else's house.

if it’s illegal today, I don’t want inspector to show up and have more problemsI read about houses build before 1957 so if in current condition I would go to the city to get permitted, would 7ft ceiling still be a problem?