On the other hand, if the repair was unwarranted and there was no attempt to contact you, there could potentially be grounds for a case.

I've written similar posts a handful of times, and there are other threads in these forums that discuss investing in Japan.  

But if they don't willingly make the payment your only option would be to sue, and they have the upper hand to let the lender know about the sale possibly triggering DOS.

I managed my own Airbnb account for the first 3 months after handing it over to Evolve.

I have yet to see an underwriting that holds up to my scrutiny that shows that adding a hands off single ADU in single family zoned area that projects a return that justifies the effort and risk.

We have a handful of rentals, and none of them pencil out exactly like we thought they would.

Usually, when a new client approaches me with a wish list, there are often only a handful of properties actively on the market that are genuine prospects, and these are usually the hottest listings in any market.

Also would you focus on a specific target market you are familiar with and know the comps like the back of your hand and have boots on the ground ?

I've seen too many investors find a good property, then hand it over to a terrible PM and the entire thing fails. 

On the other hand, a hot tub might cost more but could yield a higher ROI in competitive or high-demand markets.Data-Driven Insights: I also use tools like AirDNA or PriceLabs to analyze local trends.