If you want to see how extreme things can get in Hawaii, just look back to the 1990s (25 years ago) and look at the prices Japanese banks/investors were willing to pay for some assets.And then, there is the whole issue of historically low interest rates - real interest rates (after inflation) are essentially free, but that is a topic in and of itself.

But the same article says that in the US the average house is not demolished until 100 years. http://freakonomics.com/2014/02/27/why-are-japanese-homes-disposable-a-new-freakonomics-radio-podcast-3/

Originally posted by @Chris Clothier:Chicago Cuts for SteaksCity Winery in the West Loop - Maybe able to catch a show while you're in ChicagoMomotaro* Izakaya- Coolest Japanese place in townNia Mediterranean- Great Mediterranean -  Great company.  

Local financing can be tricky,  having to speak basic Japanese and write your name and address in Japanese is not so easy.

Germany also offers stability due to its strict legal standards.Chinese investing in JapanChinese investing in Japanese real estate are mainly attracted by a 22 year low yen and potential capital appreciation which will result from the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games like it previously has for the Beijing Olympics in 2008.

In three years I dealt with carpenter bees, Japanese knotweed, replacing an arbor, mulching, weeding, mold, mice, new insulation, a broken central air conditioning unit, a car accident in the front yard, more mulching, more snow removal, leaf removal, tree trimming, a shower leak, fridge repairs, landscaping services, etc. 

Upgraded HVAC, replaced some old leaking pipes in kitchen/ baths, minor electrical upgrades, light interior wall/ ceiling patching and additional Cypress and Japanese Maple trees to yard.

the state diversification is 90% non minority and 10% everything from Black HIspanic Indian Chinese Japanese etc etc.. bad neighbors are just bad neighborhoods.. low income Is low income.. although in the Portland metro area there are no hoods .. probably the lowest crime rate of any major MSA in the country.. 

Would love to connect with other Japanese investors/investors in Japan. 

I wrote a post about a Japanese girl who with no money and no job made $2.3million in 7 years.