I'd definitely be careful (unless you are fluent in German?).

Many of you probably know the „german“ way of doing things...The stereotype would be the punctuality and precision of the people and the public authorities.The reality is the following: a lot of barriers and long approval processes as well as legal restrictions when it comes to owning and handling capital.

I understand German laws and finances will be different therefore i was hoping to find someone who is familiar with the process.

Quote from @German E.: Hi Dennis, I'm writing about a month after you wrote your post, so this might be too late to help you decide.  

The german real estate landscape is very very different from what you are used to.

Quote from @Germán Rimoldi: I'm planning to purchase an investment property and would like to understand the typical down payment requirements.

We would really to find a fix in flip property in the German Village, Olde Town East, or Merion Village.

Are those German roaches?

Longish story on use of an agent to sell a German condo.I sold a condo in Germany.  

Your insurance company may be different but here's a list to stay away from:Akitas, American Bulldogs, Beaucerons, Belgian Malinois, Caucasian Mountain Dogs, Chows, Doberman Pinschers, German Shepherds, Great Danes, Keeshonds, Mastiffs, Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Staffordshire Terriers, Wolf Hybrids, or any mix or variation of these breeds, any dog with a history of bitingMost municipalities don't allow "pet fees" nor "pet rent" for a support animal.