All Forum Posts by: George Lea

@Iverem Rose

Thank you, quality of life isn't bad over here. You can definitely get by cheaper here than in most metropolitan cities.

@Timothy Murphy III

Will be in touch if I start considering that area, but for now plan on focusing on just Columbus.

@Will Hundley and @Bill Baldwin, looking forward to possibly meeting you tomorrow.

@Bill Baldwin, thanks for the advice. Yeah, the bank financing is one I definitely want to take advantage of. Will keep all in mind. For now just looking to network and will be sure to do my own research as well. 

@Jeff Sprunger - Yeah, I've noticed tenants over here tend to be very clean (as long as they don't hoard!) But, I assume it ultimately comes down to area and income class. That said, some things seem to be quite backwards over here - such as the tenant having to pay a renewal fee every two years.

Grew up in Ohio, but have resided in Tokyo the past 6 years. I have my own business out here, but now looking into property investment. Particularly interested in investing in Columbus, Ohio and Tokyo or Fukuoka, Japan.

Recently read a few books including Rich Dad, Poor Dad and Bigger Pocket's The Book on Rental Property Investing. and as a result have been looking more seriously into it.

Although investing in the US seems pretty straight forward (especially as an American and with all the resources available), investing in Japan as a foreigner seems to be a bit tricky and not so black and white. 

Also might be worth mentioning, my wife and I will be inheriting a couple apartment complexes in both Japan and the US. I figured I better start understanding the system and possibly expand our portfolio in the process.

Would love to network and meet other investors in the Tokyo area.