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If you think this distinction is unimportant, consider what happened to investors who placed their IRA funds with American Pension Services,—an administrator whose founder mishandled their money causing a $22 million loss.

I stumbled across the American Homeowner Preservation (AHP) Fund ad on a podcast. 

Our co-founding broker was in the acquisitions department underwriting properties at American Homes 4 Rent. 

.🎯 The Buffett Dividend Strategy Coca-Cola remains one of the best examples of Buffett's philosophy in action:1988-1989: $1.3 billion investmentHeld for 30+ yearsGrowing dividend income streamShows the power of buying quality assets and holding for cash flow💳 The American Express StoryBuffett began buying AMEX in 1964 during the "Salad Oil Scandal" crisisMade a larger investment in 1991Berkshire now owns about 20% of American ExpressThe investment has generated billions in dividend incomePerfectly demonstrates Buffett's principle of buying great companies during temporary troubles (just like smart real estate investors who buy in good areas during market dips!)

if they are pressuring you like this.PLEASE watch the American Greed Episode on Remmington Financial  .not saying these guys wont or don't fund of course.. but when I do my deals with my banks its common that I pay for the phase one and the appraiser directly..  

A recent report from Realtor.com says 20% of Americans don’t think homeownership is achievable.

I am an American living and working abroad; I have been in Europe for six years now!

So...Assuming we're considering the advantages for American's to invest in Japan, I personally think it only makes sense in a select few situations. 

So, Benjamin, if you're American I would give that some thought.Below is a link to a forum thread in which I outlined why, you can read if it'd be helpful.