Thank you tim, that's the direction I'm leaning on and it's good to hear others repeat what i'm thinking

Moreover, Japan tends to see constant new construction, meaning there are frequently newer properties to compete with.  

There are many of us that are long time repeat clients on both ends of lending and borrowing that have worked with them for years and we are all very satisfied.

One of our firm's areas of focus here in Detroit is scalability and repeatability for our clients. 

You can cap the rates it charges, and if you have repeat guests you want to satisfy, provide them with a discount code. 

You’d buy an off-market, distressed property, fix it up, rent it out, refinance it, collect your money from the refinance, and repeat the process.

Encourages Larger Investments: By offering higher returns at higher tiers, you incentivize investors to allocate more capital to your projects.Builds Long-Term Relationships: Investors appreciate being rewarded for deeper commitments, which helps foster trust and repeat business.Scales with Your Business: This structure can align with the complexity or scale of your projects, ensuring that you have the resources you need while staying competitive in the market.Key Benefits to InvestorsSecurity: Deals can be secured by tangible assets, such as a deed of trust or promissory note, providing peace of mind.Flexibility: Payments can be structured to suit the investor’s needs—monthly, quarterly, or upon project completion.Attractive Returns: With returns starting at 15%, investors often see better yields than traditional investment vehicles, like stocks or mutual funds.How We’ve Implemented ThisThis structure works particularly well for our large renovation or development projects where multiple investors may be involved.

The first 5 years was this cycle repeating itself.All the best man.

Congratulations on your repeatable success!

Rodrigues' recommendation may change this), but my next question would be, are there any cities/markets where 1 of the following are true: 1) You have family/friends that live there, 2) You travel there frequently (either for vacation, work, etc.), or 3) Somewhere else you've lived before AND know the area well?