There are thousands of pages on consumer protection laws and regulations that depending how you go about doing a subject to could be against these laws and regulations. so like most things - is itillegal - it depends.  

(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.

This could help protect against any future lawsuits. 

In real estate, blunt honesty often protects people from common pitfalls or predatory advice that oversimplifies the challenges of investing.

Work with a real estate attorney to draft a formal agreement that outlines responsibilities and protects both parties. 

(Unfortunately, the investor fell for this gimmick and did NOT get their own 3rd party inspections, appraisals or even visit the properties they were buying, against our best efforts to encourage proper due diligence and follow our check list for their own protection.)So now some people are stuck with properties worth half what they paid (not all RWN members), with no renovation done, and constant repairs and vacancies. 

In the NE states, AKA tenant friendly states, I would always have a PM to help protect my interests.

It's not your fault that the tenant has to vacate, so the tenant should have insurance to protect them against any additional expenses.

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

Way simpler and more protective for everyone for about $30/month.Out of curiosity, will you be at red stick REI in January?