I've had a long career in community development and have a lot of bank contacts that would likely be interested in investing, but I'd need to prove the concept first with an initial fund (there are also a lot of other community development tools that could be leveraged to maximize and scale this).

Regions like Washington, D.C., Richmond, and Detroit led rent increases, while Austin and Raleigh saw year-over-year declines due to high supply.

The entire region is growing rapidly. 

I'd like to understand @Devin James, from the domestic developer mind of things; If there stands a confusion, lack of comprehension on how to address housing compilation in a given region, city, MSA etc., why not look to Europe? 

.- 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.

The wider local region also seems to have a lot of tourist draw.

Excited to join the BP community.About myself - I am a principal of a RE development company and co-founder of an proptech company. 

I am not in your area, but I invest in your area and around the region of central California.

I like to focus on the Mid-South and Midwest regions, particularly states like Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, and Oklahoma. 

It would also be important to network with other investors, stay informed about regional market shifts, and leverage any available incentives to maximize my investment potential.Good luck!