Renovations and rent increases What was the outcome?

Small renovations over time What was the outcome?

What was the outcome?

The total/near total loss of capital on a 2nd is a very realistic outcome - make sure you're in a position to survive this outcome.

Small renovations over time What was the outcome?

Buying under market value What was the outcome?

I used to work for Japanese company and have know many friends who lived in Japan and spoke great Japanese and it seemed like about every 3 months they would have some kind of really mind altering experience culturally that was disturbing, so probably not an easy place to live or invest, even if the opportunity is there.Argentina I think prices/trades their real estate in $, so less currency risk. 

What was the outcome?

What was the outcome?

You can get better cash flow if you move out further but its a trade off.I was happy with my initial investment.