I agree with your approach in aiming for better locations, seems that texas (dallas /FT worth) fits the bill.

I agree with both responses @Chris Magistrado.

But I agree you are able to reduce the cost via a HELOC.

Other methods will differ.Yes, I agree with that example.

I too agree that sticking with organic communities like BP and free meetups is the way to go.

I agree with everyone here.

Totally agree.

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。

I agree, you need to confirm this with the city.

While they agreed with my assessment, they couldn’t reverse it as the appraisal was already "in the system."