We are proceeding via the appropriate process in order to address Mr.

They do this on purpose so new people get tripped up in the process and quit.

Then they will start the process over.As for finding a market. 

Quote from @James Boreno: One of my SFH caught on fire and I'm in the process of selling it to a contractor.

That being said, I had to translate a lot of documents on my own for the loan process, so there was more effort involved.

Foreign nationals have the same rights to purchase real estate as German citizens, making it easy for Americans to invest in the German market without additional legal barriers.Furthermore, Germany has a transparent legal process for buying property, ensuring clarity and security throughout the transaction.

Give it a read, and you'll have a fair understanding of the process. 

This allows you to report the rental income and expenses directly on Schedule E of your joint tax return, simplifying your tax filing process.

The work around is part of the application process is to tour the property, but still, why put yourself in that position?

It can be a long process over time with multiple dynamics you have to be on top of consistently.