Two other key aspects that worry me about Japan are (1) generally depreciating values of real estate and (2) generally decreasing rents. 

The key is to start when the right opportunity comes up.Good luck!

I really do think these turn keys are a great option, especially for out of state investors. 

Meet ups could be a good source too since you’re in a big market. 

The key is understanding the nuances of the program and making sure your property aligns with their inspection standards.In Detroit specifically, Section 8 tends to work best in C and C+ neighborhoods.

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I believe that mentorship and collaboration are key to success in this industry, and I'm here to learn from all of you and contribute where I can.If you're in the Charlotte area or have insights to share, I’d love to hear from you!

It’s better to get to know a market really well—understanding the neighborhoods, trends, and key players—than to spread yourself too thin.

Real estate investing has been a passion of mine for time with my mother also having invested early on where I likely have gotten the love and desire to follow similar foot steps.I have taken last 6 months to educate myself and currently own a single family home as primary residence and would like to expand to multi family properties (2-4 units) for additional stream of income, not to mention potential tax benefits for long-term investing.Based on current living situation, I have a fair amount of equity established in my primary residency along with having enough cash to either pay off house completely or use towards investing in a multi family property.Given that I'm the sole source of income for our household with my wife being the home maker for our two kids under 2, trying to weigh out risks with getting started now or perhaps waiting. 

IMHO the key is having an agent on the buy side who understands the process and can make some magic happen for you.