And your net worth will thank you.If you still want to go ahead, you'd be better off buying a house than an apartment because, while the value of the building itself will go to 0, you'll still have the value of the land, bearing in mind that the land might actually lose value too given the depopulation and the yen depreciation.Sorry if I'm pooping a party but make sure you understand what you're getting into (which you're already doing by asking the forum) and then make the decision that's right for you according to your objectives.

But here's the thing: communication within the GP team can make or break a deal.When information doesn’t flow smoothly between team members, it can lead to confusion—and even worse, miscommunication with external parties.

I just want o let the selling party my intent.

I think this arrangement can suit both parties, he wasnt going to be able to keep the house but can still live there for super cheap.

The refund part is just to get you get committed to another deal that makes them even more  money than that refund.

If you do this, make sure you have clear intentions and written terms each party agrees to.  

Type Line Item Fee Fixed Fee Collected Rents 10% of All Collected Rents New Tenant Search & Onboarding $600 Variable Fees Business Hour Service Calls $90/hour + Materials Cost + Tax After Hour Service Calls $120/hour + Materials Cost + Tax 3rd Party Coordination HVAC Cleaning & InspectionGutter CleaningSpring/Fall Exterior CleanupSeasonal Mowing & Weed TrimmingSeasonal Snow PlowingGeneral Contractor Negotiated Vendor Cost + 10% Oversight Fee  

@Denise CarringerI'd suggest using a third party contract loan servicer.

A property allowing one-night stays may be more prone to fraternity parties and similar.

If you hire someone typically they are the ones providing this information, but if someone is paying you, then yes they need this information for tax purposes.BTW - I would say your SS# has been hacked so many times and is on the black market already this is why we monitor ours through other parties or just lock it down at experian and other agencies if you are concerned about it.