We also have a house in Germany, but I do not think we can put that house in a trust.  

A lawyer might be able to answer this better, but most rentals fall under fair housing laws (there are exceptions) and that protects against discrimination based on familial status which means children or someone who is pregnant.

Check and reset them daily to remove the dead ones and reset the traps.Poison is easier and works well, but the mice die somewhere in the house and you may have an odor problem for a week or two.

@Jaxin Piercestart with a house hack."

I want to purchase an investment condo for $150,000.I want to get Heloc loan from my other investment condo for $50,000 and use it as downtown payment for this condo.Can I get a 30 year fixed conventional loan for $100,000 and use $50,000 for down payment from heloc?

The art and science of it all is that you don't lead with "I want to make an offer on your house", instead, you ask the homeowner "how can I help you?"

Quote from @Brandon Croucier: The loans are available but nobody wants to do them.There always seems to be something wrong with the properties, as lenders we just can't make enough $ for our time.9/10 Borrowers also complain about the "excessive fees" for the loan amount.If you are okay with paying 8k in closing costs then the loan is available. 

Wouldn't hurt to look in to both to give yourself the best chance at finding the best loan product. 

If you're going to run a successful business renovating houses, ultimately you being proficient at/and or managing said proficiency in estimating will be a crucial part of your underwriting.Google "how to estimate house remodeling" your hard work will be rewarded.

That's exorbitant in my area for a house that size.