So you would be sacrificing funds if you were to not close. 

My main advice would be to lower vacancy as much as you can without sacrificing price per night.

Sacrificing your geographical knowledge for what I perceived as an opportunity in areas I lack familiarity is unwise. 

We've actually been looking at condoed out 1R/1K mansions within the 23 wards due to the more stable valuations and rentability.Of course, I still have a mountain of other considerations before I decide to make any moves, and am definitely most focused on the US right now, but that chunk of my paycheck sacrificed to the foreign-exchange gods begs me to keep sniffing around;)Coincidentally, I'm hoping to attend an investment seminar directed towards foreigners tomorrow evening in RoppongiMaybe that will present some more ideas. 

Rate has everything to do with LTV, term and credit score and rates vary depending on the program (Fannie Mae, FHA or VA) Fannie Mae rates are higher, FHA rates are typically within the 3-4% range and VA rates are the best-one of the perks of sacrificing for your country 4.

Looking back over the past years, the guys that sacrificed cash flow for principle reduction have done the best.

But did not go into debt.. so 5 years later they own some 50 homes ALL FREE AND CLEAR.. but make no mistake they had high paying jobs of the professional level .. kept their spending as low as possible sacrificed.. great credit if they need it...

As my portfolio increased, I found that I couldn't maintain my hands on management style without sacrificing my free time...

However, it is that that raises your ROI by sacrificing the 750/month for the unit your living in also lowers your initial Cash outlay.

We have always "sacrificed" in the sense that we buy great investment not necessarily our dream homes.