Once I got clear on where I wanted to be, every decision became more intentional, and the right opportunities started falling into place.The emphasis on branding and networking is another game-changer.

I want to obtain more properties through other loan products but unsure where to start.

Collecting rents is an art and a science.What you should depends on where they are with their late rents.

I'd talk to your broker on what it'll sell for after the fact and where the market is heading over the time you plan to own it. 

I see many situations where one generation wants to buy out a prior generation or, more typically, siblings.

Then, if you can trend over time you'll want to see where the "path of progress" is going/moving and attempt to buy in that path of progress to gain some appreciation in the future.

Have a small investment: about $75k, available to leverage--- not sure where to start but most likely need to go into partnership with someone somehow-for many reasons. 

Where do those numbers come from? 

In Berlin, rental arbitrage has been very profitable, with average annual margins of 25-40% after all costs but before taxes, so shifting to a market where arbitrage is barely breaking even is definitely a reality check.Given your experience, would you say the best way to enter the market now is through purchasing properties with financing?

Where you live in relation to the investment property shouldn't matter.