@Bryce JamisonI think it all depends on where you live.

Depending on the state, you have to take certain steps before eviction process can proceed.Read up on the state landlord/tenant laws and become very familiar with for future.

Have you looked into shifting to an STR or MTR (depending on your location)?

I guess it depends on how much money you have.

Insurance is still an annual dog fight via my broker.Read your policy very carefully, consider replacement costs will probably be higher than estimatesResiliency is a requirement here.As far as sell or not....it'll depend on your determination to be here.This ain't the burbs of the bay area.Prepping for heavy rain right now.

Choose my own real estate agent

For a first timer, you can expect a hard money lender to provide 70-75% of the purchase price, and 100% of the renovation budget, depending on the after repair value.

The flat fee buyer agency fee reduces the amount of the buyer credit/refund, generally by $6,000 (although options range from $999 to $8999, depending on how much help the buyer wants from the agent).

.- Property Transfer Tax (Grunderwerbsteuer): 3.5-6.5%, depending on the region- Land Registration Fees: Approximately 0.5-1.5%.- Realtor Fees: As mentioned, these range from 3-7% of the purchase price, plus VAT.Benefits for Service Members- Equity Building: Owning property builds equity over time, providing long-term financial security.- Strong Rental Potential: If reassigned, you can rent the property out in Germany high-demand rental market.- Tax Advantages: Germany offers tax deductions for property owners, which can help offset some costs.Key TakeawaysService members have a unique opportunity to buy property in Germany with minimal upfront costs.

I would anticipate it would depend on the level of detail you desired but it has been my experience that the will do free estimates.