Your passion for creating functional yet visually stunning spaces is evident, and I'm thrilled to have someone with your expertise joining the real estate scene.

Open floor plan between the kitchen and dining room.

Open floor plan between the kitchen and dining room.

This place in Shibuya looks pretty good, but they don't take reservations: http://en.southerntower.co.jp/dining/lounge-bar-so...We could also meet in the viewing lounge of my building in Ikebukuro, which is a great space and would be cheap (photos below):West Park Tower Ikebukuro 3-21-13 Nishi-Ikebukuro Toshima-ku TokyoI'm willing to go back to the original place as well.  

I have a great contractor and have explored adding a bath for 45k and/or add a bedroom (removing the large dining room).

All the hotel brands are coming to market with new franchises that have full kitchens, large rooms, pools, laundry, gym, outdoor courtyards and kitchens, are located directly in the dining, entertainment, and shopping districts and adjacant to transportation corridors and have on site staff. 

Just will need to convert dining rooms/basements into the last couple bedrooms to hit your target rent, but you can do that at the end of your time living in the home!

We furnished a 1,050 SF house (dining room table and 4 chairs, sofa, loveseat, armchair, 2 end tables, 2 bedroom sets minus mattresses, and a desk) for $5,800, which was $1,600 less than where we started.

Rehab consisted of complete gut renovation of kitchen/dining area, new hardwood floors and refreshed bathrooms (new vanity and paint).I am bullish about the long-term appreciation prospects of the property and have trouble envisioning the hold strategy over the next 10-15 years. 

And what would you do for the living and dining room?