I would love to hear from others doing flix and flip in NYC on their experience on doing this business.

I've helped people with SBA loans to purchase real estate for a business, but for buying rental real estate, the DSCR loan is a much better option.

@Jonathan Blanco If you’re worried about $3000 in fees you’re in the wrong business.

Lobbyist, Embassy business and Museums, these 3 alone are good examples and there not going anywhere. 

Looking to get into some smaller apartment buildings in the near future.As far as the difficulties of investing in Japan, I of course agree with everything said, but in my case I'm at near-native fluency and own and manage my own business separate from anything real estate related so even without permanent residency I've never had trouble getting a loan (except of course I can't get some govt backed ones like a primary residence mortgage) for business or investing.I'll try to get in touch with everyone local to よろしくお願いします。

That being said, it can be the most satisfying and cash-flow-positive business around. 

I’ve had most luck with signs in front of my plaza and word of mouth - networking at Chamber of Commerce and chatting with other business owners in the area.

They’ll coach you right into it being your own business that allows you to leave your W2, if that’s your goal.  

Over the years, I’ve learned that offering tiered returns can be a win-win strategy—it rewards investors for their level of commitment while helping us maintain flexibility in our business.

You must have the intent to hold the relinquished property and the replacement property for rental, investment or business use.