The European economy may not be robust right now, but will become better and more attractive to investors (lenders) than the U.S. in the near future.

Probably under 4% for a OO loan.3) The government policies make 30 year fixed rate loans a reality in this country where those are unheard of in European countries.

We are trying to engage the European market more to fill those voids.

While Greece is generally still cheap compared to other European locales, partly as a result of the Global Financial crisis, real estate on the most popular islands like Mykonos, Rhodes or Santorini is actually very expensive - as much as 10,000 euros a square meter.

If the euro collapses then european investors will throw their money at the dollar and foreign investing.

I have seen real estate transactions in two European countries and their process can only be described as a dumspter fire!!

Most major renter’s insurance carriers have policies that will have at least the basics covered, but definitely have your tenant get a few different quotes and do some cross-product analysis. 

In Austin we have the Austin Business Journal and you can find the same publication in most major metros.

You don't need a license to submit a package, but most major lenders these days will require that the property be listed on the MLS before considering a short sale approval.

@Phil Wells Sure, there's the potential that some fractional percentage of people may want to leave major cities to telecommute, but honestly, broadband outside of most major city areas is abysmal.