I may be a bit biased over here as being an Electrical Engineer (semi-conductor to be precise) and involved in multiple patents and innovations myself, I just can’t stand people running away and casting. doom scenarios at the first sign of distress.

While I have affection for Rome (and my property there), investors should exercise caution and precision regarding their plan, objectives, and financial means (budget). 

It would seem plausible that some of these 5-7% ROI parks will return to the market as distressed sales in the near future, precisely because that return doesn't factor in enough risk and margin for error.

I had long suspected that BP's agent finder services are paid, precisely because of the way BP was advertising for agents to sing up. 

The first GDP number (which will be revised to better precision in later weeks) will give an indication of where we are recession-wise. 

There are most likely less buyers then but also less sellers.That's precisely why in my calculation , the flipper should do more business differently.In expensive appreciation market with low vol transaction it is best to buy in Dec 2014 (for example) and sell it at Feb-April 2016.

We also have a very precise business plan with elaborate details on our criteria, exit strategies etc.

I do believe that many investors who are buying turnkey property today are going to be hurt precisely because they are buying "Turnkey".  

I’m just gathering this info in oder for my wife and I to have a precise plan of action once we return to good ole Deutschland.

The best thing you can do is contact an real estate agent / broker who can run some comps and get you an accurate ARV range so you can forecast things more precisely and have a better idea of what these types of properties are actually worth and currently being sold for.