I have two phones, one for business and one for personal.

This is critical because depending on your future goals and what we think the market is going to do, we can structure everything to keep more money in your pocket for the next deal. 

That being said, it can be the most satisfying and cash-flow-positive business around. 

It kind of depends on the type of properties you're looking for funding on.

Also, you don’t need a business license just to look at properties, but if you buy a bigger property, like a multi-family unit, you might need a certificate of occupancy, depending on the local rules.For business trips, most expenses can be deductible, but if it’s part personal and part business, you can only deduct the business portion.

It’s online only but purpose built for business owners and they have automation for those applying the Profit First cash management system.

Hi @Ashley MillerBanner Elk is a great place for STR due to the busy summer season, ski season, and fall leaf color season.

and if you're busy with your full time job it's even harder.

Looking to get into some smaller apartment buildings in the near future.As far as the difficulties of investing in Japan, I of course agree with everything said, but in my case I'm at near-native fluency and own and manage my own business separate from anything real estate related so even without permanent residency I've never had trouble getting a loan (except of course I can't get some govt backed ones like a primary residence mortgage) for business or investing.I'll try to get in touch with everyone local to よろしくお願いします。

I would budget maybe 20-30k depending on how far you are going down.