-EricThis sounds like a very wise imvestment.

It may sound nice to pay a 6% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no additional fees.

Secondly, that article, while highlighting a genuine problem that exists pretty much all across the world, makes a marginal group sound like it's a large organization.Regarding Spain first, the measure is so stupid that I doubt it's going to be adopted and implemented.

It’s generally better to pay taxes, especially if it’s preferential LTCG treatment and make a sound investment with cash that remains than defer and make poor investment decisions. 

Engaging in finding renters for clients on rental properties normally isn't worth a realtor's time.  

Quote from @Jonathan Klemm: Sounds like you are no doubt heading in the right direction @Jason B.!  

Sounds like you've stumbled onto a tremendous investment opportunity, if you're willing to take on the rehab risk you mention above.

A low maintenance condo rentable to good tenants sounds like a good starting point to me.I’m 56 and reasonably setup for retirement, so real estate is a stabilizing diversifier for me.

Because personal growth and financial stability sounded like a better combo than Netflix and takeout.

It may sound nice to pay a 6% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no additional fees.