Communicating timelines and expectations upfront can help prevent losing good prospects to other properties.I'd say it's a potential red flag if they want to sign the lease without viewing it.

Instead of paying into someone else’s property, you could be using that allowance to finance your own real estate investment.In Germany, you have access to a stable market with long-term growth potential, and U.S. service members and government civilians have unique advantages here.

What are the next steps---BRRR seems like a good method for this- as theres potential for long term renters(near elementary and highschool)Step 1- look for a hard money loan(will they also cover construction?

I’m brainstorming ideas on how I can market myself to potential mentors in the STR game in order to gain experience.

Same tax situation and more likely higher potential to appreciate faster.

Traditional IRA withdrawals are taxed as ordinary income, with a 10% penalty if under 59½, potentially pushing you into a higher tax bracket.

Potential income 600k-800k.3.

Once I've completed these initial projects and built up some capital, my long-term goal is to transition into buy-and-hold investments in potentially more affordable markets to maximize cash flow and scale up.Right now, I'm particularly interested in investing locally here in the Seattle metro area.

You may want to share you analysis with a few banks and/or property managers as they will typically weigh in on your assumptions if they are potentially interested in working with you. 

If not for you and you prefer the traditional route, I would explore potential "up and coming" markets such as Acworth, Cartersville, and Douglasville, where the price-to-rent ratio is a little more favorable, and growth is apparent.