BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

But wanted to say that I highly recommend checking out REIA for Oh and/or Cincinnati and Dayton.

When it comes to repairs, I recommend talking to contractors who can walk through the property for you and give you a solid estimate.

Any recommendations as to what to tell my attorney? 

Any book recommendations will be very much appreciated. :) Hi @David Gotsill, @Tom Wong, @Benjamin JonesI am in Kanto and investing in Hokkaido.Agree with the comments PR and language are barriers to entry.

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

As for finding a contractor, asking local investors for recommendations is a great start.

I recommend reaching out to 2-3 PMs and then using tools like Zillow and Rentometer to get a full picture.

Here's a video with some tips, but I recommend you watch several videos, read some blogs, and educate yourself on what to look for in a brokerage:

So, your focus may need to pivot from high rental cash flow to little to no cash flow as a rental with an appreciation upside.I would recommend taking your $150K to $200K and securing a solid equity position in something that will cover its expenses and maybe provide a small cash flow, but then is poised to appreciate nicely over the course of the next several years.