They tend to cost more to construct then they add in value, they are generally more valuable for a property you are holding as a way to generate more income.

I am just a guy who tends to give illegal advice, I guess.And finally, folks need to be aware that while many travelers pick the nomadic lifestyle for some of the awesome reasons: travel, excitement, variety, some pick it to try and increase their income to a level where they can earn their way out of terrible financial situations or decision making.

Moreover, Japan tends to see constant new construction, meaning there are frequently newer properties to compete with.  

From what I read in The Economist, listings with updated, compelling photos tend to outperform others significantly.

They tend to have less fluff and more actionable useable content.

Further, people committing to a rental for 6 months or more tend to treat the furnishings with much more care than the 30 day stay tenant. 

.), I'd recommend that the residential units fully cash flow the loan as my experience is that mixed use properties are tougher to finance as most lenders tend to prefer one or the other and something in the middle gets more difficult.For example, and granted I don't know anything about the area/neighborhood, I would expect this property (https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/111-NW-Har...) to be easier to finance than the mixed-use property you mentioned. 

I would tend to agree with the other CPAs typically.The 500-hour test is one of seven material participation tests used by the IRS to determine if a taxpayer is actively involved in a trade, business, or rental activity. 

And all suppliers and subs are current as is the customer .  

I own 12-doors in Detroit and 3 of those are rented to section 8 tenants.The best areas for S8 tend to be C Class neighborhoods.