All Forum Posts by: Ashley Ohno

Hi @David Gotsill! It's nice to meet another person who used to live in Japan! I'm in the Soka area, really close to Tokyo.

Thank you so much for all of the recommended people to connect!! This is really helpful and I will definitely reach out to them.

Yeah, I am a bit worried about getting a lender as I am working for a Japanese company now. I actually do go to the BP Meetup with Matthew as he informed me of some of the issues of getting a lender. Do you think its better to reach out to local bank or to try a larger lender that might be more prepared for international investors?

Also how were you able to find a good PM while living in Japan?

 Hi Jon, Thank you so much for your insight! I understand it might be harder but its good to know with maybe extra help and a good PM it is possible.

Hello BP! I recently just joined and trying to figure everything out that I need on how to invest in real estate. I recently bought a residential house with that has a portion of the house can be rented/airbnb. I'm from Oregon but I currently live in Japan. Does anyone have any experience of buying their 1st investment property either living abroad or another state?

I'm interested in investing in Oregon (since I know the area) or the Midwest. I hear its important to buy your first investment property in an area that you know. I'm curious if not being there would has a large negative affect as well.

Hearing any experience or insight is incredibly appreciated!

Hello @Moses Villarama !Welcome to BP! I also recently just joined as well. Although I currently live in Japan I'm from Oregon so I'm looking to do some investing there since I know the area. Although I do hear the West Coast is good for flips and the Midwest is better for rentals.

What type of properties are you looking into investing?