Once I get a few stable long term rentals maybe consider looking into such properties and cover aspects I am able to confirm. 

How long have you been using it?

That gets worse as you get farther out of the cityTLDR: values depreciate, inflation has gone basically nowhere in Japan for a long time, the supply of housing is pretty good compared to demand (unlike the US) and that's because of flexibility with rezoning and development, taxes on rental income are high. 

Whether you're eyeing long-term rental properties, MTR Market, or are looking to live here yourself- this area is full of potential.

The city emailed me not too long ago informing me that there was some "system error" and they approved that permit by mistake.

If you find you are unable to raise the money for an all-cash purchase, switching gears to Fannie will only work if you have a LONG time to close in your PSA or have many extension options (which usually require more hard earnest money.)

I’d love to hear your thoughts on strategies to achieve breakeven or positive cash flow in the long term.

I am looking to make an offer a 2BR condo for use as a long term rental.

I have properties in the Buffalo area (a mix of long term and short term) but was looking into Syracuse also, so would be interested to hear the responses.  

May this investment be the first of a long and successful portfolio.