However, for investors looking to diversify, vacation rentals can provide attractive, short-term income opportunities.Challenges and Considerations for American InvestorsWhile Germany offers many advantages for real estate investors, there are also certain challenges to be aware of:1.

In the six years I've owned, operated and sold vacation rentals on the Oregon Coast the investment landscape has evolved considerably. 

After 2 years you can apply for a “Rent consideration” (I think that’s what they called it) as long as you still live there and that may allow you to increase rents by more than the annual allowance (probably designed for unit that are very low rents).

You've given me some solid pointers/items to take into consideration for future deal analysis, so thank you for that.

What are some considerations in finding a provider that offers checkbook control?

Quote from @Deirdre Lizio: This is not an "either-or" consideration.

Their customer service department is very responsive.When selling a service as taking care of everything and handling the complete process, this includes all forms, liabilities and considerations for that particular need.

Marcus & Millichap’s report also mentions the importance of universities to Pittsburgh’s rental market, “The considerable number of universities in Pittsburgh will provide a diverse hiring pool for the area’s growing tech sector in 2017 and beyond.

There is another consideration besides monthly CF.

It's definitely tricky because you want to be considerate and you are also running a business.