Due to to small location wouldn't necessarily bet on cap rate compression. 

In that sale, the sellers were elderly, sick, uncollectible, and a hefty upfront payment in exchange for a sub 2 would have actually benefited them more than an outright sale (long story).

So it is a good long term bet (provided the socialists do not bankrupt you first).

In case you are interested, I would be happy to help you with finding right properties, analyzing, managing, investing and more in exchange for your knowledge and experience sharing with me.

Marketing is key and also leaving some meat on the bone for another investor helps sell it (unless it's fully turn key, which can be attractive for a 1031 exchange specifically). 

I'm creating some excel lists and wish I could exchange ideas about investing in Germany.

I bet a lot of new investors would love to hear how you got #2 and what’s your plan for #3

I really see Columbus Ohio as an extremely safe bet for the next 10-20 years.

I can't take a chance on felons, even though they, in many cases may be a better bet than some the losers with which I've had to deal. 

Your best bet is the highest money down conventional you can do.