I hope you are working with an excellent agent or broker, they can create leverage and opportunity for you while protecting your interest. 

A well written management contract should clearly spell out what is expected of both the PMC and the owner, to PROTECT both and avoid misunderstandings.

(Creating a contract to protect the both of us if things go south) Nippon Real Estate does a lot of podcasts and provides value for foreigners wanting to invest in Japan.Properties newer than 2000 are structurally sound to last a level 6 earthquake.

BIG bonus is you snag something with Timber that will grow and you can do a selective harvest 20 years from now the Timber could end up paying for the building of the home.

Do you have tips for structuring short-term leases that protect me as a landlord while accommodating their needs?

By recognizing the signs and implementing effective preventative measures, landlords and property managers can protect themselves from potential scams.

Ask any asset protection attorney, and they will recommend WY, NV or DE as best states to use.

A well written management contract should clearly spell out what is expected of both the PMC and the owner, to PROTECT both and avoid misunderstandings.

Typically a new roof only makes sense to protect the asset.

And, the longer you wait to act, the longer the squatter stays - and even gains some legal protections to stay while your waiting on a slow court system to act on an eviction.