Though many investors bend the rules and possibly don't get caught, you have the financial situation to do it correctly.

My goal right now is show them a few different options and the financials.

Tenant issues are more likely to arise and then you have the owner....many aren't qualified expertise wise or financially to weather the storm.

Quote from @Danth Aman: Quote from @Victor Patel: I don't see a problem with this as he has disclosed his financial interest in the property and him being a licensed agent. 

if they are pressuring you like this.PLEASE watch the American Greed Episode on Remmington Financial  .not saying these guys wont or don't fund of course.. but when I do my deals with my banks its common that I pay for the phase one and the appraiser directly..  

•However, if your wife or her direct family members receive a financial benefit from the sale (e.g., inheritance distributions from the proceeds), the IRS may consider it a related-party transaction.3.Two-Year Holding Requirement•If the IRS deems this a related-party transaction, you’d need to hold the new property for at least two years before selling or exchanging it again to avoid disqualification.

It depends on your financial strength, the quality of the property, how many properties you own, etc.I like to start with one significant expense and three months of vacancy.

But you also need to check on them for updates so you know how your property is doing financially.

Germany's resilience to global financial crises and its strong fiscal policies create a favorable environment for real estate investment.Moreover, interest rates in Germany remain at historically low levels, largely due to the European Central Bank's monetary policies.

@Jacob HavlovickBigger Pockets is a great place to find a real estate tax accountant.A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.