Also, how do you balance cost-effectiveness with providing a high-end feel?

Then, at death, the property’s basis resets, effectively erasing the accumulated depreciation.

Buy-to-Let StrategyGiven the strong rental market in Germany, the buy-to-let strategy is one of the most effective ways to invest in German real estate.

I also don't like the sardine effect where your just packed in a building, ocean lakes is tight with homes but still feels private at the house(s), golf cart community and 2 min from the ocean on a golf cart where ours are.

The other way I fund deals with none of my own money is using a private lender that I have years of experience and relationship with and/or using HELOC and other business lines of credit.

Keep in mind that they can increase that period if they get complains from the community, so make sure you're in good relationship with your neighbors.

@Wiley Hood DIY cost segregation tools like KBKG can be cost-effective for simple properties, but they lack the precision and audit defense of professional studies.

Regardless of the type of lender you work with, building a trusting relationship is crucial.

I’ve built strong relationships with agents, contractors, and other investors in the area, and one of my contacts informed me that the owner was considering selling but hadn’t listed the property yet.

I’ve watched a lot of videos on how to screen and how to set up work with contractors, so I’m hopeful to build those relationships more in this area in the future.Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?