If you’re serious about buying properties and doing real estate, then I would suggest working with the CPA that understands real estate even if the services cost more than your average H&R Block or some TurboTax program you can buy.

However, I read some bad reviews about them. 10% service fee from landlord, plus 8% from tenants.

The reality is you have to pay for services like this and be prepared to eat the cost if the deal doesn't pan out.

You could lease spaces or use a service like SpotHero to automate rentals.Triple Net (NNN) Leases – If you want real estate income without the headaches, look into NNN properties.

Quote from @Jason Wray: Kathy,When you use those websites you are getting stuck with a small list of lenders that sign up on their website and services.

any lender wants to know how you plan to service the debt.

I would suggest a good PM to start if you don't have a solid background in hospitality or at least something in the service industry.Self-managing can save a ton of money if you know what you are doing. 

The general rule of thumb when using debt is to ensure that whatever asset you buy with the debt should make more than the debt service.  

Instead of paying into someone else’s property, you could be using that allowance to finance your own real estate investment.In Germany, you have access to a stable market with long-term growth potential, and U.S. service members and government civilians have unique advantages here.

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