I own two duplexes three properties apart.  

Helps you stand apart from similar 4 bedroom homes and if you choose to pursue a rent by the room strategy in can create additional cash flow.

Let’s look at the math.Pre-Covid, the National Apartment Association (NAA) released data showing that the average renewal costs between $5,000-$10,000 per unit.

move downtown into an apartment.

Class A apartments have numerous amenities, professional management, and sit in desirable neighborhoods.

Looking to get into some smaller apartment buildings in the near future.As far as the difficulties of investing in Japan, I of course agree with everything said, but in my case I'm at near-native fluency and own and manage my own business separate from anything real estate related so even without permanent residency I've never had trouble getting a loan (except of course I can't get some govt backed ones like a primary residence mortgage) for business or investing.I'll try to get in touch with everyone local to よろしくお願いします。

That makes a real difference.Initially we had one originator, one part-time processor, and a part-time admin assistant. 

I primarily work as a part-time CFO for new (and "old") real estate developers and investors, primarily helping them financial analyze their deals and finding them the best rates and terms for financing.

Cody's link appears to be the Carissas and Colorado apartment complex land that D32 Builders is trying to sale.

If you want to learn more about the markets in Memphis, Dallas, Houston, Little Rock, OKC, Tulsa or various locations in AL, I would be happy to share what I know about those locations and what types of price points and returns you may be able to find on quality rental properties!