Yes, I still did my own due diligence but PPR saved me hours of additional research.Perhaps the biggest reason I ended up working with PPR is because of the BiggerPockets community validation.

Additionally, it's a good idea to connect with a Property Manager early on.

My goal is to live in the home during the winters, maybe 3-4 additional weeks for vacation, then rent it out to help cover the mortgage the rest of the year.  

And if still in Spain, how long until it's in US and is shipping additional or is price landed? 

Interest rate on the home is 2.6%, so I don't want to pay down the loan with the additional income coming in.

You could say it took a long time to get an additional 11 units given I closed 20 units in just 10 months of getting started with my investing.

Foreign nationals have the same rights to purchase real estate as German citizens, making it easy for Americans to invest in the German market without additional legal barriers.Furthermore, Germany has a transparent legal process for buying property, ensuring clarity and security throughout the transaction.

In addition, these markets are seeing both home values and rents appreciate.Cash flow from a property will depend on your down payment.

Additionally, the STR market is quite oversaturated right now as well

I have a large lump sum saved in an investment account for down-payment and any additional costs.