Most major Brokerages require you to join NAR, so stick to the smaller firms.My old firm in NC, (had to join NAR) had a nice pay structure of $35 per month and $299 per closing (including E&O), and you keep 100%.

IntroAstoria, Queens, has long been known for its culture, heavily influenced by European countries like Greece, Italy, Germany, Poland, Croatia, and other countries throughout the Eastern world.

Prices have always been reasonable, permitting process isn't difficult, and HOA's are not as present as most major cities. 

Maybe Ukraine spreads into a broader European war. 

Most major carriers have lost money over the past few years due to a soft market, huge cat losses and below average investment income.

You can also find them in most major middle american cities.

Adams)High-end investment areas, suitable for short-term rentals.Cash flow covers expenses, lower CoC return.Grade: Not specified for individual neighborhoodsOver-The-Rhine (OTR)Revitalized, much safer than before.LGBT+ friendly, entertainment district.Median home prices at $304,900.Attracts young individuals.Grade: A ClassHyde ParkAffluent area, homes over $1,000,000.Hyde Park Square with over 150 shops.Safe, preferred by older families and retirees.Grade: A ClassMount LookoutFavored by young professionals.Small homes, townhomes, and apartments.Mount Lookout Tavern, a local hangout.Green spaces, safe suburb.Grade: Not specifiedMount AdamsCity views, small homes, slim streets.Median home values around $465,000.European-style architecture.Suited for young professionals.Grade: A ClassIndian HillWealthiest Cincinnati suburb.Mansions on large lots, homes range $1,000,000 to $4,000,000.Ideal for raising older children.Grade: Not specifiedWest ChesterFamily-friendly and affordable.Homes range $200,000-$300,000.EnterTRAINment Junction and many parks.Excellent schools.Grade: Not specifiedDowntown CincinnatiUrban living, apartments and townhomes $100,000-$250,000.Rent around $1,150 per month.Artsy and trendy, mixed professional population.Higher crime rates than other neighborhoods.Grade: Not specifiedWest Side Neighborhoods (College Hill, Westwood)C,D class areas, higher cash flow.Affordable 3-4 bedroom homes between $100k-$150k.Up and coming areas with investor interest.Grade: C/D Class

Also, Lidl, a European grocery chain with its US headquarters in Arlington, VA, is nearing completion of a one million square foot distribution facility and its first stateside grocery store.  

Saving 2% in processing and 3% elsewhere is what is required to survive and/or thrive, while competitors are shutting down or being bought out.Other trends in 2021:- Paying existing tenants to conduct showings before vacating, thus not needing to pay real estate brokers - No office, be completely remote, save $$$$$ by not having an office space- Virtual team: pay $5 per hour to an expert European consultant instead of $20 to an entry level American.- Your property photos = marketing content, professional photoshoot / videos / 3D walk-throughs = major change in demand generation

I am an European Citizen on a H1b visa, applying now for Green Card, which I will get most likely in 2-3 years.