So we GAIN 7million + tax payors etc.. 

If so, there are no transfer taxes due. 

Any tax pro who is familiar with REI will be able to help you.

Have you passed the tax assessment yet, or is this your first year of owning it?

It’s definitely smart to evaluate the tax and cost implications of your funding options.

Preforeclosure owner finance wrap, paid off the default payments and taxes with cash and assumed the owners loan.

.- Property Transfer Tax (Grunderwerbsteuer): 3.5-6.5%, depending on the region- Land Registration Fees: Approximately 0.5-1.5%.- Realtor Fees: As mentioned, these range from 3-7% of the purchase price, plus VAT.Benefits for Service Members- Equity Building: Owning property builds equity over time, providing long-term financial security.- Strong Rental Potential: If reassigned, you can rent the property out in Germany high-demand rental market.- Tax Advantages: Germany offers tax deductions for property owners, which can help offset some costs.Key TakeawaysService members have a unique opportunity to buy property in Germany with minimal upfront costs.

Was able to gain some leverage prior to negotiating which resulting in a great outcome What was the outcome?

Turns out the theory was right, but the decline has been even steeper.You might be able to predict whether a future market will be better or worse than the current one, but predicting how much worse or better is nearly impossible.And don't even get me started on how sponsors could be manipulating purchase cap rate, whether intentionally or unintentionally, by reporting pro-forma caps, non tax-adjusted NOI, and so on. 

I am looking to purchase real estate for both investment purpose as well as to offset as much tax liability as possible.