Long time Scranton resident, investor and realtor here!

From what I read (last week when someone else asked a similar question), only foreigners who are permanent residences or some of those here on work visas are allowed to buy a home. 

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

Capital gains are calculated as:Sale Price - (Original Purchase Price + Capital Improvements + Selling Costs) - depreciation (if applicable) = Capital GainYour mortgage or HELOC balance does not affect this calculation—it only determines how much cash you take home after the sale.In Massachusetts, if the home was your primary residence for at least 2 out of the last 5 years, you may qualify for the Section 121 Exclusion, allowing you to exclude up to $250,000 (single) or $500,000 (married filing jointly) of the gain from federal capital gains tax.

Residency StatusWhile stationed in Germany, you qualify as a resident, which makes securing a mortgage easier.Even if you're not a resident, many German banks will lend to non-German citizens who can demonstrate financial stability.2.

It was my primary residence for two years before I turned it into an investment property.

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment.