Good start, although we're missing some key details, likeWhat kinda rental is this STR or LTR?

.- Focus on Key Military & Expat Cities: Target locations like Ramstein, Wiesbaden, Rota, Naples, Seoul, or Yokosuka, where thousands of U.S. personnel need housing.- Offer Fractional Ownership or Managed Rentals: Investors own a share of multiple properties while you handle property management.- Leverage Serviced Housing & Co-Living Models: High-end, furnished rentals for military professionals, digital nomads, and traveling contractors.Example Strategy- Raise $1M from 10-20 investors (military/gov personnel) to buy 3-5 properties in Germany or Spain.- Use seller financing & local bank loans to maximize purchasing power.- Rent properties to military families, U.S. contractors, or co-living tenants for stable cash flow.- Utilize local tax incentives and investment visas to increase ROI.Why This Could Be a Billion-Dollar Play- Solves a real problem for U.S. military/gov professionals looking to invest overseas.- Provides stable, built-in demand (military personnel have guaranteed salaries & housing stipends).- Creates an alternative wealth-building strategy for a niche group of investors.- More scalable than traditional rentals.

And having reserves or cash flow is key - will help you absorb any unforeseen situations.

The key lesson is that if you rent to Section 8 tenants, their negative behaviors may result in non-Section 8 tenants to leave.Rent increases are more likely tied to the minimum wage.

Call a couple local property managers (I’d suggest key property be one of the calls.

I will do my homework on long distance REI (even tho the markets are 1-2 hours away), but have a couple questions- What are some of your key metrics/signs you use when identifying a new market?

So let’s examine the key factors that can help investors sort through these remaining subset1.

The key is to combine the two!

Whether it’s a multifamily in Boston, a value-add deal in Worcester, or an investment property in Lowell, the key takeaway is the same: the listing price is not the purchase price.Here’s an example I use with clients: If I sell a 3-family for $650,000 and list it at $599,900, suddenly, it looks like it sold for $50k over asking—“Wow, it must be a great deal!”

Bigger Pockets is a great place to learn and connect with fellow investors.What was the key factor that helped you make the decision to invest OOS?