However, the rate can vary depending on the job's complexity, the handyman's experience, and the region.

Regions like Washington, D.C., Richmond, and Detroit led rent increases, while Austin and Raleigh saw year-over-year declines due to high supply.

.- Property Transfer Tax (Grunderwerbsteuer): 3.5-6.5%, depending on the region- Land Registration Fees: Approximately 0.5-1.5%.- Realtor Fees: As mentioned, these range from 3-7% of the purchase price, plus VAT.Benefits for Service Members- Equity Building: Owning property builds equity over time, providing long-term financial security.- Strong Rental Potential: If reassigned, you can rent the property out in Germany high-demand rental market.- Tax Advantages: Germany offers tax deductions for property owners, which can help offset some costs.Key TakeawaysService members have a unique opportunity to buy property in Germany with minimal upfront costs.

Also, I never question your knowledge of the region.

I am not in your area, but I invest in your area and around the region of central California.

It would also be important to network with other investors, stay informed about regional market shifts, and leverage any available incentives to maximize my investment potential.Good luck!

If you plan to actively invest in 2025, see if you can name ONE city/metro region that made the NAR's 2025 TOP PERFORMERS LIST!

I like to focus on the Mid-South and Midwest regions, particularly states like Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, and Oklahoma. 

Quote from @Daniel Amsalem: If you have an Airbnb in DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia (NOVA) or want to, I'd ask you provide feedback to the City of Alexandria regarding their proposed regulations.Regulations: https://www.alexandriava.gov/sites/default/files/2024-08/sho...Feedback Form: https://www.research.net/r/AlexandriaVA-ShortTermRentalsAlexandria sets the example for all of DMV as the most permissible county/region. 

I actually had come across your post below in the Events forum and thought to myself it would have been nice to attend that to see first hand a local flip and talk shop about the process.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/1215682-chec...I am happy to hear that someone with your experience in the region feels that Westchester is a market with some potential.