It's a 3 bedroom house and we plan to use technology such as a smart lock, WIFI exterior cameras, and a smart thermostat.

Since the last time I was online, I have grown the investing to fix and flipping and a portfolio of 4 properties that are producing passive income.  

And again, keep this to a single page, or at most a page and a half.

The place I have is over 30 years old and a mansion ("mansion" in Japan means an apartment, not "mansion" like a huge house). 

Part of that reassurance comes from bringing some experience to the table and a proven track record of investing successfully.

I also want to keep the option open for converting to condo down the road and as long as I am in the apartment doing so much work I might as well.

Negotiating favorable terms is both an art and a science, and in real estate, it's a critical skill that can make or break a deal.

Smoke detectors are two screws and a batteryScreen door could be tricky depends on if screen just needs repaired or replaced. 

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I'm looking for something in between a turnkey and a fixer upper.