So...Assuming we're considering the advantages for American's to invest in Japan, I personally think it only makes sense in a select few situations. 

Plus the average person probably finds Akron more obtainable given funds available.

This will increase the return above what can be obtained on a passive investment.The flipside of having the power to control everything is that it can be alot of work (and a full-time job if a person is putting in sweat equity).

I have two books to recommend, one podcast, and then one more summit happening in person in May for syndication investors.

By themselves, improvements to property you own are considered to by personal property and not real property. 

I use quicken for personal and WAVE for my businesses.  

I personally know both @Jaclyn Cano and @Wale Lawal and can confidently say both are great and VERY Investor friendly!

You have a freelance job and you can qualify as REP I sharing this from my personal experience.

I am here to learn more about my own personal investments as well as seeking out learning opportunities from like-minded individuals.

I am sure he has come across this plenty of times.Hey Jonathan, I appreciate the vote of confidence, but I've only ever bought and sold trailers that come with the land, so I'm probably not the best person to ask.