(Sorry about the sideways pics, I couldn't figure out how to rotate them :))

If I were dead-set on that property, or at least that price range & putting 20% down, then I'd be looking to take no more out of the San Marcos property than is absolutely necessary to keep the down payment from putting a serious strain on my overall financial picture.

They usually come from a pre-approved list and is rotated.  

Then I probably start rehab on a different property- was just wondering if it might be worth trying to do a refinance on that 4plex sooner rather than in a year or two or however long when the tenants rotate out.

I am looking to get my real estate license in PA, however working a full time job with rotating shifts it will be hard for me to go to an in person class.

IF I invest it would be in a cool market where the profit margion is larger and where I can still make a profit without putting to much strain on my renters.  

Now we are considering either corporate rentals (for example, to LinkedIN for 1 year, and they can rotate employees as they wish).

Defiantly causing a strain financially.

Not sure how I can rotate that photo, but if you click on it, it will appear with the correct orientation.

Are you forever in Japan, or is this more like 1-2 year rotation?