With its robust legal framework, consistent economic performance, and favorable interest rates, Germany stands out as a top investment destination for foreigners.

And that depends on how you view the costs. 

Is your income considered variable in nature depending on job sites and that you do not work a set amount of hours per week?

It's also nice that they have their own recommended insurer, those rates are much lower then what I would pay up in the northeast. 

Nobody knew interest rates were going to go  shoot up (and nobody knew we were going to face a global pandemic).

Will depend on several factors like the type of property, type of tenants, your risk tolerance, other assets you own, your estate planning, laws where the property is located, etc.

@Makani Donaldson it all depends on your investment goals.If you buy a Class A rental, it'll usually have negative cashflow, which will be hopefully offset with appreciation and better tenants.If you buy a CLass C or D rental, it should have pretty good cashflow because you may not realize much in appreciation and you'll have a lot more problems finding good tenants.

However, rates have since moved upward.A 30-year fixed rate mortgage is once again sitting around 7% interest:For broader context, here’s a chart for 30-year fixed mortgage rates over the past 5 years:The real estate industry hoped 2024 would see a recovery in which mortgage rates fell and home sales climbed.

Think I better clarify - this isn't an altruistic attempt to help VRBO 😄, but rather a hope that it might result in a higher overall booking rate if both platforms perform at a high level

., plumbing, window replacements, and sheetrock repairs), but it still needs work to get the vacant units ready to rent.It’s located in a neighborhood with a higher crime rate but also near major highways and areas with rental demand (e.g., downtown Fort Worth and Texas Christian University).My Goal:I’m focused on cash flow, and this property seems like it could work if I can stabilize it.