What I have researched several months through online forum in Japan is telling me the same thing.

please send me a case example I'd love to read. that's one appraisal. the knowledge I have as a licensed general contractor working with investors from 5 cities at a time all over the country buidling 3 different floorplans I would say trumps one ADU you read about online 

Quote from @Zach Howard: Quote from @Jonathan Greene: If you are looking at properties in the US only on Zillow, and not seeing them in person (I know you are in Hong Kong), this is just an effort in futility because you can't underwrite single-family or small multifamily deals only online.

This continued imbalance in housing supply to household formations and population growth.Changing Demographics and PreferencesPeople are also waiting longer to start families (Source), and people are valuing more the flexibility that renting provides in the remote work and online business era as well as the sense of community apartment complexes can provide in our digital and post-pandemic world where people feel less connected to the community than before (Source).

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

Every PM operates differently, and at the end of the day, there is tons of information you can navigate on your own in the beginning stages online, but surely there will be PM's that would be more than happy to assist you on journey. 

I'm paying for what I'm getting right nowThat being said - I could pay slightly more for something where I know, or have a very good idea something is going to happen - such as road access, utility access, new developments of some sort etc Or less (probably wouldn't buy) if something bad is going to happen - railroad tracks, dump, Sec 8 housing built near by etc 

Pay your utilities out of this account, and after the month has ended, you can distribute your cash flow from this account to your reserve account and your personal checking account.

In my case, I had small bedrooms in a small house and took out the small closets to each of the bedrooms because I needed that space to create a larger bathroom, utility room, and create a hall closet that before did not exist, leaving both bedrooms without a traditional "closet".

Attend seminars, join online forums, and read up on the latest market trends to stay informed.Remember, real estate investing is not without its challenges.