In smaller towns, this is usually a specific individual within the Planning Department. 

I manage a few smaller complexes and they are all on individual price schemes though they are usually within a few dollars of each other. 

Whether you've lent money for an individual project, or you've invested in some sort of fund / group, I'd like to hear about your experience! 

For individuals with full-time jobs in other industries, meeting this threshold is challenging unless real estate is a substantial focus outside regular employment.

>  Some LP want cash>  Some want alternative real estate>  Some want individual properties currently within the partnership. 

A mid-term rental could be an great option during the 6-7 months you're away since it appeals to traveling professionals, remote workers, or individuals relocating and offers stable income without the constant turnover of short-term rentals.

I'm ready to get out there and connect with other individuals and create a team to benefit myself in this journey!

This duplex will most simulate TWO INDIVIDUAL HOUSES.  

If you take the individual investor model, you need to find a Whale.  

I'll try to get in touch with everyone individually (though I'm not used to how the forums work yet).I'm also not sure how to make the at replies work, so that's a bit of a bummer.Anyway, as for location I'm in Kumamoto and investing mostly locally.