I had to look up what "variance analysis" meant.If I understand the question correctly, you're asking "What went wrong to not hit our 20% target?"

These resources, along with Dave’s inspiration sparked within me a passion for alternative investing and personal development.My PPR BeginningsDetermined to understand the business I was working in, I immersed myself in all things note and real estate investing related.

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.

But I understand where I’m at now, and am willing to work for free until I can provide such value.A little about me.

I have built in the past and I do not understand how anyone can build a house for 250k that will last.As an agent I focus on high end relocation clients and many are positively surprised by the build quality compared to the south.

I guess Im not really understanding what youre looking for.

Yes I understand that possibility, that's why I try to build relationships with the builders that I work with so they know that I'm trying to get them a good deal and I know that I can trust them with any potential contracts.

I've done this several times, it can be a little awkward sometimes but most tenants understand.

Your goal is to build a passive real estate portfolio (we can discuss what passive means to you), so while I don't condone throwing $100k into a deal without even a basic understanding, alternatively doing so will teach you far more lessons than reading a book will.  

This simple act of understanding can make or break the deal.Patience Pays: Results-driven but people-focused.