That shows real estate can be possible for anyone; in my opinion, I know everyone has unique and challenging situations, but in principle, anyone who can follow some basic budget fundamentals can save up enough for a down payment.Grateful BiggerPockets continues to bring more people into the industry!

Do you have some unique hybrid where you handle certain things and the PM handles others?

It depends on your objectives.  

This project has several main objectives.

This project has several main objectives.

Perhaps that's the correct option if you are selling a SFH to a home owner that has unique design characteristics but not in the context of what you are facing.

And your net worth will thank you.If you still want to go ahead, you'd be better off buying a house than an apartment because, while the value of the building itself will go to 0, you'll still have the value of the land, bearing in mind that the land might actually lose value too given the depopulation and the yen depreciation.Sorry if I'm pooping a party but make sure you understand what you're getting into (which you're already doing by asking the forum) and then make the decision that's right for you according to your objectives.

Looking to add some unique features as well, but some of the draws would be a hottub and stocked pond to fish from.

Remember your situation is unique so it's important to consult with a tax advisor or CPA to explore all available options and ensure compliance with tax regulations.Thanks!

You must work at least 750 hours per year in a qualified RE business.So most people who have high-earning W-2 jobs outside of real estate won't qualify.But the unique thing about RE pro status is that even if you don’t qualify but your spouse does, you can both file jointly and claim the losses from your RE investments to offset your other active income together.It's an incredibly powerful benefit if you do meet the criteria.