But I think any experienced investor would agree that if you aren't doing value-add when it comes to real estate investing, you aren't actually investing.

If you don't have to own your own residence though, why not invest the money in a profitable investment elsewhere and rent in Japan?

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Look at buying my first investment property (probably a house in the 100-150k range) and begin looking for a tennant.I can imagine there a lot of different theories/ideas with what one could do here--I am just curious to see what other people think.

Ricardo, our brokerage has a specialty in investment and multi-family properties.

@Simon Girmay we've got many clients from Toronto and Vancouver areas investing in Detroit.DM us...

I think you're really against the strategy and that is ok, but for some people it can be a decent opportunity.

House hacking is such a smart way to get started, and your focus on value-add opportunities will set you up for success.

Hi everyone,I and my wife are excited to be starting our journey investing in real estate.

I'm interested in learning about rental property investment, looking to build a rental portfolio, exploring real estate investing to replace my income.