From what I've heard, local banks are sometimes more flexible than the big guys.A buddy of mine managed to snag a HELOC on his rental property, which isn't always straightforward, but it opened doors for him.

Favorable Legal Framework for Foreign InvestorsGermany offers a straightforward and investor-friendly property market, with laws that protect the rights of both local and international investors.

If it seems excessive or unreasonable, I reach out to guest first for reimbursement, then Aircover kicks in.

But, people tell on themselves when answering simple, straightforward questions.

However based on these experiences still seem too risky versus just going after some of the options with RealCrowd that seem attractive and proven. 

Quote from @Dana Yobst: Quote from @Julio Gonzalez: @Dana Yobst While it may seem like a simple concept, it's actually a very complex process that requires significant documentation as well as specific methodologies.

Other than the 1 property I am renting my family's taxes are pretty straight forward with a couple W-2 and no LLC, so when I got the $1,700+ quote for tax preparation it seemed a bit much.

The relationship is straightforward and you don't need to know much else legally.

Sorry you’re dealing with this—it’s a good reminder to double-check zoning before closing, even when it seems straightforward.

You have the means to purchase and intend to offer owner financing (you) to the buyers of your lots.That sounds pretty straight forward as long as you are able to carry the loans and deal with any defaults.I don't have a background in raw land deals, so that's all I got.Thanks for the feedback and I will keep these things in mind as I move forward.