Can you refer me to any resources, or any search terms for me to chase on youtube university, so I can learn more about vetting operators in these spaces? 

Would love to find a short term rental in the Catskills….

In terms of ownership, property can be owned by foreigners via a fideicomiso.   

I mean it stands to reason it will not get worse, as these interest rate cycles tend to take a long time, and some places already advertising under 5 something rates.   

That's a great book, I think it goes long well The E-Myth by Michael E.

,I'd be happy to help and would more than welcome a preliminary conversation, and even be willing to generate a hypothetical term sheet for what you're looking to accomplish. 

Putting it as a long term rental will not give me any cashflow, I can probably rent it out for $1500 max and my mortgage payment is around $2381/month. 

Hagerstown is great for cash flowing rentals. 

As long as the source of water is removed, the mold will not return. 3.

If you are lucky, it will cover all your costs related to the property (bank rate etc.).In Germany, real estate is a long term investment where usually the biggest gains (depending on region) come from appreciation.