If you want to buy in University city, I recommend staying as close to the universities possible in order to attract the best tenants and have the best room for appreciation.

The more deals you have under your belt, the easier it is to raise capital, attract partners, and negotiate better terms.2️⃣ Deals lead to more deals.

Executive SummaryIn recent years, Germany has emerged as one of Europe's most stable and attractive real estate markets for international investors, particularly for American investors seeking secure, high-return opportunities.

That being the next "big" city along the interstate but you are talking about smaller cities even further south than that.To attract more interest, a higher population and greater economic or job growth are necessary.

Alternative is to get a board certified real estate attorney to assist you.

And if this LLC structure is overkill than what are the alternatives?

A great alternative would be simply licensing or leveraging a different web forum platform that already has a mature mobile app available for and that BiggerPockets could simply redirect mobile users to when they open the site.

While some neighborhoods may seem attractive based on price alone, it’s crucial to avoid problematic areas that could pose long-term challenges.

Also, good idea not to put it out there on the internet that you have that kind of equity, that will just attract more scammers!  

Personally, I find BTRs to be more predictable with fewer ongoing maintenance issues, and they tend to attract high-quality tenants.