The Reality: Change is Necessary Decades of deferred maintenance, below-market rents, and outdated/ under-supervised management systems mean one thing: expenses will rise before we see major returns.

Spent a summer weekend hunting for on-market deals on days off with a realtor.

- Stable Market: Germany has one of the most stable real estate markets in Europe.- Low Interest Rates: Competitive interest rates make property ownership accessible, especially for those with stable income like service members.- Military Presence: With U.S. military bases across Germany, local banks are accustomed to assisting service members with financing.How to Qualify1.

Hey Jimmy- I'd be happy to discuss how things are in Beech and what the short term rental market looks like.

Once you identify a realtor you want to use make sure you have a long conversation with them to break down exactly what you are looking for in your first REI.My advice is do lots of research on every property and make sure you identify its current market for both rents and value. 

Plus is 4% even in line with market cap rates?

I've narrowed down the best return for my money in this market to a 2 bed/2 bath (with top tier amenities) - about 500 total 2/2 listings.I'm finding myself a bit stuck when analyzing why certain properties are making so much higher than the average listings when they seem to have very similar locations, amenities, style, flow of home, beds/# of people they sleep, reviews, number of reviews, etc.

Your focus on the Dallas market and Fix and Flip projects sounds solid, especially with the DIY approach and having an interior designer on your team. 

Alternatively, put it on the market and give the tenants notice keeping in mind that showing times will have to be done with 24 hours' notice to the tenants.

What market are you referencing?