Second link is a similar size, albeit 10 year older home, in Setagaya Ward (a very desirable neighborhood), but still "only $1.2M. https://www.homes.co.jp/kodate...https://www.homes.co.jp/kodate...(2) Age. 

There may be a slight upcharge for labor, but it will be worth every penny.Furniture-style vanities.

Use of Euro-style wall units for air-con.. 

My focus is on providing either turnkey-style space for those interested in temporary, infrequent use or long-term leasing for business folks who require conference room space (or perhaps event space).  

Purchase price: $190,000 Cash invested: $34,000 Triplex, ranch style.

Wish they would build houses with this style of architecture still.

Cowboy style.

For C/C- neighborhoods you usually need to scale to 10+ doors; it's a numbers game. 

I've narrowed down the best return for my money in this market to a 2 bed/2 bath (with top tier amenities) - about 500 total 2/2 listings.I'm finding myself a bit stuck when analyzing why certain properties are making so much higher than the average listings when they seem to have very similar locations, amenities, style, flow of home, beds/# of people they sleep, reviews, number of reviews, etc.

Most lenders will not consider the income from the basement if it's not a permitted to be used as living space. the appraiser will also note it on the report and the lender may not even be able to finance this, unless its a non-qm style lender.