I'm creating some excel lists and wish I could exchange ideas about investing in Germany.

When people exchange that 25-30% of income for housing expense to 40-50%, and combine that with stagnant income and increased housing costs for down payment, they'll never be able to save enough for down payment and closing costs. 

Another path to consider is to sell them under a 1031 exchange and trade into higher-value real estate.

Surprisingly, they agreed, allowing us to close the deal quickly and on much better terms.One crucial aspect of seller carry financing is recognizing the tax advantages it offers, especially through a 1031 exchange.

I then used most of these proceeds to upgrade the properties and make them more valuable.Now I’m looking to sell off my assets and reinvest the money in Florida utilizing 1031 exchanges. 

Unfortunately, I now live in Japan and it seems like selling the HI property will attract Japan capital gains tax, regardless of US 1031 exchange rules. 

If you boost leverage to 75% the cash in your pocket is even greater and the returns get boosted again.Now go forward in time a few years and you can do a few things you can never do with a stock:If the property has appreciated, take out another loan and put more money in your pocket.Or, you could sell the property you can use 1031 exchange to buy a much bigger property, reset the depreciation clock and pay no income taxes at that time. 

We have access to capital to build the unit, but with the market slowing down, there is a possibility that we could 1031 exchange into an apartment.

Can money be exchanged to bind for a set price on that contract?

This would avoid dealing with traditional lenders altogether.Partnership: Consider bringing in a partner who can provide the $140K in exchange for a share of the rental income or future appreciation.Cash-Out Refinance: If you have another property, you might be able to do a cash-out refinance to pull out the necessary funds.Best of luck!