One other thing, I was doing some research and there are systems (mainly available in Germany) which include battery backups such that you could install the system and remove yourself completely from the grid.

Hi everybody,my name is Philipp and I'm a new member from Germany.

I am looking to buy some real estate stateside while I am in Germany.

US expat living in Germany. 

I recently moved back home to Tampa, FL from Germany working with the U.S.

Do they need to look into the US-Germany Tax Treaty?

I am from Germany, so not that far away. 

Births are outpacing deaths still (thankfully we're not falling off the demographic cliff like Japan or Germany yet), and we are a growing country. 

I spent 5 years in Germany and got out of the Army on an honorable discharge.

Comparing the US, Switzerland and Germany, Germany definitely is less landlord friendly.