They are also based in the US so this is a good option for many. 

I'm not an attorney but to me this offers no benefits.

Not sure what rent they were willing to pay and what options are in your area but I would likely want to keep the STR going to and have them rent a nice LTR nearby to you.

It's possible to buy property in Germany with as little as 5-10% down, making it an attractive option for service members and civilian government employees stationed there or planning to settle.

Quote from @Ryan Davies: We have heard of them but have chosen not to close deals through them since we have found better options.

Hope this helps to clarify what the RTR Academy offers for anyone interested!

Once you’ve identified STR friendly locations, figure out your financing with your brother to help narrow down your price range and market options.

Note that the 15% down options of course have higher rates. 

@Olecia Williams Though it's still possible to purchase a second/vacation home with only 10% down, it may not be your best option. 

Unfortunately, this reassessment is unavoidable, so you’ll need to evaluate whether transferring the property is worth the potential tax increase.If a Transfer Is Not Feasible:If the potential property tax increase makes the transfer impractical, an alternative option is for your father-in-law to secure a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) on the property.