Executive SummaryIn recent years, Germany has emerged as one of Europe's most stable and attractive real estate markets for international investors, particularly for American investors seeking secure, high-return opportunities.

In many countries foreign investors buying rentals can't get loans or loans at all. 

I wouldn't bother investing outside of the big city centers, nor buying anything younger than 30 years old. 

I stumbled across the American Homeowner Preservation (AHP) Fund ad on a podcast. 

🎯 Leverage PowerWhen's the last time your broker let you buy $500,000 worth of stocks with $100,000 down?

There are actually quite a few Americans investing in real estate in Japan, but more I think that invest only in the US.  

@Michael ReilmanKohler and American Standard both make great toilets, but Kohler toilets have unique parts that you can't replace at Home Depot or Lowe's.

I was living abroad buying/selling real estate mostly land, and some land with structures.

That puts you in the top 60% of Americans.

🎉 As we kick off 2025, I want to encourage all my fellow Americans stationed in Germany—or preparing to move here—to start thinking differently about your housing allowance.Did you know that your housing allowance could be more than just a rent payment?