This deal was brought to us by our relator and was also a civilian that worked on base that was leaving the area.

This deal was brought to us by our relator and was also a civilian that worked on base that was leaving the area.

In my experience in MO, land bank properties are very low priced (these are generally properties/parcels that weren't sold at the tax auction), but they often have significant tax liens on them that must be cleared in addition to the "sale price" AND they require a significant amount of rehab in order for the properties to be inhabitable. 

Instead of paying into someone else’s property, you could be using that allowance to finance your own real estate investment.In Germany, you have access to a stable market with long-term growth potential, and U.S. service members and government civilians have unique advantages here.

The proximity to Tinker Air Force Base in 73135 is a significant advantage, as it ensures consistent demand for rentals from military personnel and civilian contractors.

It's possible to buy property in Germany with as little as 5-10% down, making it an attractive option for service members and civilian government employees stationed there or planning to settle.

The house was made inhabitable. 

So I bought a single family home for 315k that was considered inhabitable.

Even if the actual property survived, it often won’t be inhabitable for sometime due to infrastructure, contamination or remediation.

It's more than just about payment of rent:  it's about KNOWING who is inhabiting your property.