Getting an additional 3% back on every deal made too much sense to me, so I got my Real Estate License.

Additionally, the 1031 exchange is worth mentioning though I'm sure you have already thought of that. 

For MF properties in Bremen, you will most likely have to do a multi approach to sourcing the right deal: market to off market properties to see if they’re interested, watch the MLS, and look for properties that have enough land and zoning will allow an additional dwelling unit (ADU) like garage apartment or tiny house 

I assume the only way they wouldn’t laugh is because you are overpaying for the property and they are considering that overpayment additional interest. 

Understanding the different policies and your risk exposure is properly the most important thing to understand.Understand your deductibles and what is covered with your specific policy (i.e, is sewer back up included, flooding)You can always get an umbrella policy if you want some additional insurance.

In addition to that, I check for criminal background and evictions through the local source for that region.

Otherwise, she will stay.You're charging her 25% under the low end of market rent and she's asking for an additional discount.

Additionally, commercial properties, such as office buildings or retail spaces, may provide attractive depreciation schedules and potentially higher rental income.

Buy something that the numbers will work as a rental and increase after some initial rehab during the first 1-2 years of having it as a primary, build additional savings and equity over time, and ultimately rinse and repeat/build a portfolio! 

Now they added 2 additional security.