CA, in total continues to lose 100k's of population and continues to add onerous legislation, including the state rent cap they passed a few years ago (doesn't apply to sfr's though).I am not sure why anyone would want to jump in the deep shark infested waters right before feeding time, unless you have a clear proven strategy, or a very long time horizon.

Strong Potential for Long-Term Capital AppreciationGermany's real estate market has demonstrated a strong track record of capital appreciation.

That being said, I'm always an advocate for paying for mentorship to fast track your goals. 

Majority of clients I work with today need proximity to NYC and are looking to fast track their real estate investing Journey. 

Costs after it’s placed in service are deductible as rental expenses.If you need help tracking these costs or categorizing them for your tax return, consider working with a tax professional or using software that helps you manage rental property expenses.

For property management, choose a company with a good track record in STRs and transparent fees.Happy to connect with anyone looking to share insights!

I did a brief stint in REIT index funds after selling a few rental properties in 2021/2022 in an effort to keep a RE bucket in my portfolio and felt it was tracking similar to TSM funds but without the diversification. 

Zillow tracks all listings for all periods.

Hi Aaron - check out our lender page here on BiggerPockets - you can see info and a long track record of strong reviews: https://www.biggerpockets.com/business/page/49Also, sharing links to the 10-Part Article Series we published here on BP on everything you need to know about DSCR Loans - we are fully committed to transparency and providing info/guidance to the BP investor community!

What property management software or tools would you recommend for tracking rent payments, leases, and maintenance requests?