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.

Feel free to reach out if you're still looking and don't mind remote.  

I prefer peace of mind and a smooth workflow.

Lol, every single time I've decided to do the painting myself........about halfway through I am regretting it big time......my body hurts, it's mind-numbingly boring (I think that's why painters have the drinking/druggie reputation... :-)

Additionally, when comparing whether to build a single family portfolio or a comparable multi-family portfolio, you should also keep in mind the transactional costs involved.

Keep in mind my comments were given with only knowing the details you provided in a post so I don't want to come across as a know it all. 

I would like to connect with like minded individuals.

Hi BiggerPockets community,excited to connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about real estate investing.

Would you mind sharing your professional opinion on which of these kitchen designs would sell better?

While this may not apply to you, but with my CFO clients, the first thing I recommend when looking to invest, is to first look at a city/market where you either 1) currently or have previously lived, 2) have family/friends that live there, or 3) travel to for work or vacation frequently.Are there any markets that come to mind?