Most agents choose a brokerage based on the following criteria: culture, economic structure, technology, training, and support.

However, despite all fears south florida (miami) remains active place for "bargains" ( price per SQF) with attractive mortgage rates,  spectacular location, cultural growth, strong rental market and a good way to diversify portfolio. 

@Luis Leiva from Culture EstateBuys and sells these properties

At the heart of this issue is the fact that Americans have a culture of buying too many things and we can’t seem to get rid of most of it.

@Matthew Irish-Jones I read your profile, very impressive for only starting 7 years ago!

Commit to the process of becoming a regular Pittsburgh investor, hang out here on BP with the Pittsburghers, study the city, its history, its culture, and its strangeness, and eventually you will be richly rewarded.

@Matthew Irish-Jones I will definitely reach out over the next couple months to pick your brain on the area.

I'm attempting to make humor by stating "haha" and "No really though", followed by welcoming advice to come visit the state and get a handle on it.This is one example that may be somewhat cultural- I know when I lived in NY, everyone took everything seriously.

While there may be many similarities between your home country’s culture and Germanys, there are certain differences to be taken into consideration when searching for your new home.

It also doesn't hurt that the area has so much cultural history attached to it.