Very good resource for getting set up with STR property managers, cleaning services, realtors, lenders, etc. https://www.getchalet.com/

Here's what you need to know about qualifying and managing costs, including realtor fees and other expenses.Why Germany?

Managers will quit or worse.

I may be able to help - what state(s) are your properties located?

I would also urge you to make sure you fully understand how they operate , A-Z (from how they make their profit to how many doors they are managing). 

I love the fact that I don’t have to manage the property as with rentals and can invest from anywhere.

Great location! 

@Patrick Drury what did you think of Propertyware and Rent Manager?

What location?

@Corbett BrasingtonIf you are communicating with the seller directly, better to have less people talking to the seller.The realtor can have some roles as follows1) Connect you with his references for property management / contractors / title companies / etc2) Give you comps to indicate what the property is worthBest of luck