First off, pardon me if I misunderstand things given the limited amount of information I have, but there are 2 things right off the bat just from your description that could be contributing to your issue: 1) a 2nd floor unit - I had a similar setup for a duplex I owned in St.

Based on the information you've provided it seems like you might be targeting the wrong type of deal flow for your budget/risk-tolerance/area.

I would have thought as a mod, you'd have access to that information. ?

If you think that the forums and the books have the same information and the same quality, do you read books at all?

Request estimates from at least three, providing detailed information about the project scope.

I wrote the above for informational purposes.

All of this information should be available online so you'll just want to make sure you do your research. 

Investors should conduct in-depth research into local market conditions to make informed decisions.Conclusion: A Sound Investment Opportunity for American InvestorsThe German real estate market presents a unique and compelling investment opportunity for American investors.

If you ever want to get into a tenant nightmare of costly potential litigation become a landlord, have the ac go out in Phoenix in July, and inform the tenant that you just don’t have the funds to replace it!.    

Understand the multi-family market, scale up portfolio efficiently, focus on value-add opportunities, build a reliable team, stay informed, and engage with the community for support.Good luck!