I like targeting outside of where I would live for SF and small MF (1-4 units) because of the lower entry price, usually higher cash flow since your rental income is higher relative to your debt service, and your appreciation potential is high if you can read the writing on the wall.

Charging an additional 15% seems a little ridiculous.

Additionally, be sure to have an accurate ledger and your signed lease agreement.

Additionally, Building a trustworthy local team will make the process much smoother.

Foreign nationals have the same rights to purchase real estate as German citizens, making it easy for Americans to invest in the German market without additional legal barriers.Furthermore, Germany has a transparent legal process for buying property, ensuring clarity and security throughout the transaction.

They will have additional costs for mailing & online campaigns to get leads.

I heard that you would need to get neighborhood approval in addition to the city approval... 

Feedback has not suggested property needs additional repairs/work, only that they are looking in a different area.

They forget time is money and the PMC shouldn't be expected to do this without additional compensation.Also, many owners are too focused on the cheapest price without understanding all the potential pitfalls. 

Purchasing the LLC gives you ownership of the property, but it also opens you up to additional legal exposure since the entity has been active, and there is no way to really know for sure what else they used the LLC for.