A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant specializing in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.Consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for an accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

Low Down Payment OptionsGerman lenders often offer financing programs requiring only 5-10% down payments, particularly for primary residences.Strong financial regulations in Germany support these low down payment options.3.

I’m curious if you’ve had experience with this approach, and if so, I’d appreciate any insights you might be able to share.Additionally, do you have a real estate agent you would recommend who specializes in investment properties in the area?

Permit eligibility is based on region (usually the west side of town) and density (quantity of surrounding STR's in the area) as well as percentage of landscaping and minimum parking requirements. 

There are also 'mezz' lenders (typically for larger transactions) who will cover up to 90% CLTV and require you to bring the remaining equity to the deal, and additionally there is Gap Funding in the form of unsecured personal debt.The latter can potentially be the most expensive option, but allows for true 100% financing as there are no restrictions for how to use these funds, as they are unsecured, and generally obtained through personal credit, income etc (since there is no collateral for obtaining these funds).

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I was leveraged to the point of being uncomfortable when I was single and in my 20s so I get the idea but don’t recommend pulling money out of a retirement fund.

I do not recommend someone who has never owned real estate to do a fix and flip as real estate is challenging and cost prohibitive, I recommend if never owning real estate to start with an asset that does not need major repairs. 

- Are there other lenders you’d recommend for refinancing rental properties that might have a smoother process or better terms?

One of my wholesale lenders used to be willing to finance these, I can't remember the CLTV requirement of the top.