But there are a few factors to keep in mind:1.

But I'll keep you in mind if I come across any residential properties in your area.

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.

., sounds like this was in Los Angeles County.Would you mind sharing who you used to do the Lot Split?

That person will be able to tell you what you can do and following that plan will give you peace of mind about your further investing strategy.

Let me know if I can be of assistance.   

Hi @Jean-Pierre Njiky Djiodjip Welcome to BiggerPockets, It’s such a great resource for learning and connecting with like-minded investors.

The first one that comes to mind is do you plan to keep working while building your real estate empire?  

I'm looking to connect with people who are like minded in the Oneonta area.

I know the decision shouldn't be made of tax benefit alone but starting to think other areas may help me accomplish both more efficiently.