You can look into low-income neighborhoods usually the properties are of lower value, but I'm not quite sure if that applies everywhere but I know in Florida I see it here and there, and if you need help looking I don't mind helping.i would be wary about REO/HUD owned properties as a first time househack.

However, at $105 per SF seems very low.

Under current law, annual property taxes would be $2,300.

Is it high appreciation area with a low rate mortgage?

.- Low Interest Rates: Competitive interest rates make property ownership accessible, especially for those with stable income like service members.- Military Presence: With U.S. military bases across Germany, local banks are accustomed to assisting service members with financing.How to Qualify1.

@Bonnie Low this is great info and exactly what I was looking for.

So the (presumably) two people currently on title would get $500k in capital gains excluded.

The combination of Germany's stable economy, well-regulated property market, relatively low interest rates, and the opportunity for long-term capital appreciation make it a compelling choice for U.S.

Quote from @Todd Goedeke: @Parmesh P. there is no such TDA paying 7% or even 6% long term,5 years or longer.One example I know of is NYC teachers has a 7% fixed with a maximum $23,500 per year currently. 

@Kristin MathernI would pay it given no keys were provided, it wasn’t specifically addressed/mentioned in your lease, you were provided the opportunity to address/fix yourself with a 25-30 dollar replacement from Lowe’s/Home Depot, and lastly, it was an existing situation that could have been avoided/prevented at move in.