If you learn how to use Hard Money loans properly and how to find good deals in need of rehab, there are plenty of areas of the country where you could buy 3-4 rent properties in solid middle class areas with good cashflow.

I asked if you know of the statutory support for it or court cases. 

Many markets across the country are experiencing impressive growth and stability.

In 2022 the rents increased 12.1% year over year which was the 3rd highest in the entire country per https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2023/02/14/cleveland-rent-prices.

If it goes south, you'll have to evict, having the real estate lawyer who drafted your lease agreement has a stronger argument in court if it makes it that far.

And there you are in luck because you can purchase any type of investment property anywhere in the country and defer all tax as long as you purchase at least as much as your net sale. and use all of your proceeds from the sale in the purchase. 

Good thing is having yen exposure, but I wouldn't worry much about that unless you have a pretty sizeable portfolio, imho.It's an amazing country, and I miss it. 

And congratulations on your last semester, and thank you for joining the military and serving our country! 

For sure you need a lender who understands them VERY well - try connecting with @Jose Valdovinos who is here in Chicago, but lends across the country!

However, in order to preserve the constitutional status quo while the merits panel considers the parties’ weighty substantive arguments, that part of the motions-panel order granting the Government’s motion to stay the district court’s preliminary injunction enjoining enforcement of the CTA and the Reporting Rule is VACATED.”