Hi Charles,This is probably the fastest way to the poor house, mainly because, in Japan, houses are like cars as in their market value depreciates and goes to 0 over time.

We do want to settle in a little bit here while continuing to do our homework, but hope to get into something in the next 6-12 months.With the way interest rates are looking now and what little I see on public listings, I think a smaller multi-family that needs a little rehab would be the best bet. 

If you're still not having luck sourcing a wholesaler, your next best bet is to network and connect with an investor-focused real estate agent.

Quote from @Antoine Black: I have a house that free and clear and I'm trying to tap in the equity can any one help  Hey Antoine, As Mike stated, your best bet is a local credit union.

Your best bet is to find and contact all of the top local wholesalers and go to work for one of them and see what they do right and wrong and see if it's even a business you like.

This was poor advice.

It is a complimentary strategy to pull some of your money back out and hedge your bet.

Haha I bet there's been some crazy stuff out there but the one's I'll put up will definitely of better quality and insulated.

However, it's a safe bet that these respective areas will continue to appreciate steadily for the reasons noted.

They normally do a very poor job that will have to be corrected later - drips on the floor, doors walls and molding, poor job of cutting in, bleed through on the walls.