Focus on analyzing properties and starting small, like house hacking or buying a single-family home to rent out rooms, while ensuring cash flow and maintaining an emergency fund.

This cultural preference for renting creates a steady demand for rental properties, ensuring reliable cash flow for property owners.Additionally, many Germans face a significant shortage of affordable housing, particularly in major cities like Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg.

Fortegra is non-admitted in California and that's likely causing the issue.

You don't need 20% down.Sounds like a great plan.

 @Nick Am:  Since you’re only going to manage your own rentals the S-corp/LLC is likely overkill.

Like anything.. when you pay for training and support you have to put in the time on your own as well to see the results, unfortunately it does not come with a magic bag of dust, but if you are looking to find the right path in this marketplace you are in good hands with Matt and his team.

Moreover, the economic ripple effect will likely increase the need for commercial properties, including retail spaces, offices, and support services for the new facility and its employees.Strategic Investment OpportunitiesFor real estate investors, the strategic implication is clear: now is the opportune time to invest in Columbus.

I personally like the buy-and-hold strategy and we help clients who share this long-term, wealth building mindset. 

I do have a silent investor, but when it comes to securing funding, it often feels like I’m navigating it alone.

Then you can read a more in-depth book like The Book On Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner or The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing by Spencer Strauss.2.