What was ABNORMAL were the interest rates for the previous 10-15 years which were unusually low. 2.

Low cost + high rent/value ratio.My market of Middle TN doesn't have any livable property for that price and the 1% rule isn't very realistic. 

The overhead to start a company is low, but the cost to scale is high. 

I don't do app development but I was told for most sites and businesses it's a lot of work for low payback.

Start by making a low offer to the tenants and see if they’re interested.

You could also list low and if the demand is really there, could get bid up.

With down payments as low as 5-10%, plus low property taxes compared to the U.S., investing in German real estate is more accessible than you might think.If you’ve ever thought about owning property overseas but felt intimidated, stay tuned.

Install low flow water heads, swap the washer/dryer with High Efficiency models, replace the water heater with a tankless version and lock the temperature at a reasonable level, install smart thermostats that will automatically reduce the heat/cool when it senses no one is home, swap all the lights for LEDs, etc. 

Oktay,I do know Janesville for the LTR I use to help low income families try to find housing there for years.

I don't know the laws in Australia, but in the states, you can usually get a low down payment loan if you will live in the place and you can do this up to a 4 unit and rent out the rest.