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. 

And a total of about 3.3 million Americans in total die each year.

So, Benjamin, if you're American I would give that some thought.Below is a link to a forum thread in which I outlined why, you can read if it'd be helpful. 

Those returns will give you some insight into the integrity of the Syndicator, as well as raise red flags of a possible Ponzi scheme taking place with your money.Let’s look at the balance sheet again on the IRS Form 1065.

If the potential investor is still not convinced, he states that since 2012,every loan note has been repaid, a better track record over 12 years than any lender in American business history.Source: ( Link, 36:10 )Norada Real Estate Investments, according to the Passive Real Estate Investing website:“Marco Santarelli is an investor, author, and founder of Norada Real Estate Investments ( Link ) — a national real estate investment firm offering turnkey investment property in growth markets nationwide,” ( Link ).In contrast to Norada Capital Management, Norada Real Estate Investment does not raise money from investors.

If 4 syndicators offer 10% and another is offering 15-20% then a red flag should go up and ask “why is this one better” if the operator says it’s because their secret sauce I would laugh. 2.

Know this:  the #1 reason why landlords fail according to the American Apartment Owners' Association is failure to manage to the lease. 

American Family recently discontinued their multi-family coverage, leaving many property owners scrambling to find new providers.

For those looking to use the Plastiq + Credit Lines for a down payment/closing costs you need to consider the following:Most banks will normally require seasoning of funds so if you use Plastiq to perform a wire transfer to your bank account (or that of the Title company) it may throw up red flags.

Too many flags.