I started out with a great cleaning company that did great work but the owner and I were not a good fit, they cleaned well but she didn't like my over communication. 5.) 

Second link is a similar size, albeit 10 year older home, in Setagaya Ward (a very desirable neighborhood), but still "only $1.2M. https://www.homes.co.jp/kodate...https://www.homes.co.jp/kodate...(2) Age. 

Your father-in-law will want to minimize his tax liability on the capital gain and think about how the sale fits into his estate planning strategy.

Recommend purchasing a primary residence first, ideally a home that needs work in an appreciating neighborhood.

We're willing to live almost anywhere in the greater Sacramento area based on what we can afford, provided of course that the property is in a decent neighborhood that has a good chance of attracting responsible tenants.As for budget, I believe we could get a conventional loan for properties up to $600k, but my strong preference is to find a distressed property (or seller!)

thanksRyan  @Ryan RuppertShopify is a great platform for e-commerce, but it might not be the best fit for managing STRs in the long term.

Never force the numbers—if they don’t add up, the property isn’t a good fit.

Partner Driven saw the potential to generate a solid return with minimal risk, making it a perfect fit for our investment strategy.

I recommend targeting emerging neighborhoods with strong long-term growth potential, where property prices are still affordable but demand is on the rise.

I’ve been starting my research by seeing what is being bought and what is on the market, and live nearby so would like to check out neighborhoods, but am wondering which neighborhoods I should invest in?