For scaling your portfolio, consider house hacking another multi-family property to minimize living expenses while building equity.

To fund your next deal, explore conventional loans (15-25% down), FHA loans (3.5% down for house hacking), DSCR loans (based on rental income), or HELOC/cash-out refinance if you have equity.

experience: I’m on my 3rd flipage: early 40sday job: brand and web design/development retirement savings: noneI want to learn about buy and hold to secure having SOMETHING for retirement!

This white paper explores why American investors should consider adding German real estate to their investment portfolio, focusing on the market's advantages, key investment strategies, and important factors to understand before diving into the market.Introduction: The Allure of the German Real Estate MarketGermany is Europe's largest economy and one of the most developed real estate markets globally.

Don't forget to annually mark time for vacation or family time.You might consider hiring a teenager part time if there's something that is time consuming (for me, putting out 20 open house signs then picking them up).Best to you!

Since then, we've analyzed at least 75 deals across multiple markets, developed our buy box, and choose a strategy that aligns with our goals.

(Their offerings are now on a portal called “Swell”)One of the current offerings is a loan to a developer in Denver, offering 11% and maturing in Aug 2025.

🎉 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?

**For context I house hacked for about a year after she passed away but couldn't live in that house anymore and sold it.

Based on my calculations, even with a low down payment, I can achieve positive cash flow (with aggressive enough house hacking).