It might make the most sense to just sell your primary residence and use it as 40% to 50% down payment on your future home. 

Residency StatusWhile stationed in Germany, you qualify as a resident, which makes securing a mortgage easier.Even if you're not a resident, many German banks will lend to non-German citizens who can demonstrate financial stability.2.

Quote from @Rory Darcy: Hi guys my name is rory, pretty new to this im an out of state investor residing in new york, looking to invest in wisconsin and illinois, currently looking to build my portfolio around multi family duplexes or single family residencies, would be great to connect with like minded investors or agents who can lend a hand.Rookie investors should not invest out of state.

I was looking for some advice (viable target areas in Cleveland or Ohio in general, financing options and credible PM/realtor contacts) from the experts here though especially if you are in a similar boat as mine (reside in Canada/Ontario area and invest in US). 

Looking to find duplex or something along those lines to reside in and then eventually move upward.

This way if there’s physical damage by residents the company pays the first $500 to fix it.

You might decide that you absolutely want to own your own residence there and I assume you can afford it since you already own properties elsewhere, likely in beautiful Hawaï.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Quote from @Hunter Hanlon Taylor: Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

FHA loans require living in the home as your primary residence for 1 year after purchase.