@Tyler Bundy After doing quite a bit of research I definitely have to agree with you Tyler, House hacking a 2-4 unit multifamily sounds like a great start for me and my circumstances.

Due to various personal circumstances, a condo will likely be our best option for now.

Our current circumstances/goals are key here... my partner is my boyfriend, we're in our mid-twenties, we don't have children and we look to invest in the same area that we currently live in.  

Where you get the money from does not matter to the seller.I believe @Luke Grogan is referring to the times when he MUST take title before reselling (in circumstances where selling property you don't own, without a License, is illegal) ie. double close!

Especially when they are friends and when its a circumstance such as having a baby.

Damages to the building itself would be paid from the building’s accumulated funds (sinking fund) pool so that part wouldn’t affect the owner in most cases.Mortgage Interest - Typically you wouldn’t incur mortgage interest in Japan because finance for international purchases is not readily available to foreigners in most circumstances.

The AKC designation of the AST is what I was referring to, and the distinction between the AST and the APBT was enough for my HOA.

I know some of these questions are specific to my circumstances, but if anyone has any guidance or experience with similar issues I'd appreciate hearing from you.Thanks,Anthony

I can not imagine any circumstance where it

Seller financing is great because in the right circumstance, it gives you leverage to move a property and make money when margins are small.