If I don't to that, then my interest rate goes up.This is completely new to me, and it's a bit of a bummer since that would delay me getting my first STR that I have been saving up to get for a long time.

We are based out of Long Island and invest in Milwaukee because of the L/T laws, price to rent ratio and some other metrics.Good luck on your journey. 

Thus it's often more profitable to find long-term tenant than squeezing out every rental dollar you can. - RentReady repairs & vacancies between tenants can blow any projected ROIs.2) Warren Buffet - go where others aren't.

This signals long-term appreciation potential.

Quote from @Adrian Zy: hiHow long does it take to evict a tenant in New Heaven now Too long.  

The president has zero impact on underwriting guidelines and  zero direct control of interest rates. in fact the fed has no direct control of long term rates that effect mortgage rates.

As far as the bedbug cost, I would consider how long you are willing to let the place sit empty. 

It was purchased from MLS as a long term buy and hold rental.

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.

Fine-tuning your savings, building a reserve fund, and running detailed ROI projections will help solidify your plan for long-term success.Good luck!