There's a good chance the issue(s) you face has already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

Having a trusted team in place can make or break deals as you scale and face unexpected challenges. 

Here are the problems we faced with Mr.

Mind you, with mortgage interest rates in the US being so much higher now (and seemingly for the foreseeable future), I wouldn't be surprised if LTRs in Europe would cash flow better than in the whole US nowadays (to be verified).This being said, I don't and would never invest in LT rentals outside of North America  as I wouldn't want to face unfavourable landlord/tenant laws as a foreigner.

However, we also recognize the time value of money, so while it might pencil out to turn a profit, but we get an immediate payback versus a six to nine month holding time, it might make more sense to sell them both as bare land.  

By 2024, they were on a steep hill with the wind in their faces.

If I invest in residential RE, it is not to achieve returns barely above passive options.  

Pay more each month and be done with loan faster...shocked face.  

Generic, state specific leases are just that, generic and simply covering the bare minimum (if that).

If you're expecting property owners to sell their home to you at a discount, you'll need to earn their trust - whether that be by demonstrating a successful track record with purchasing/selling similar deals OR by meeting them face to face and separating yourself from the dozens of local investors and realtors.Lastly, I'd recommend searching past posts related to this topic as well as checking out books related to your target investment strategies.All the best!