Also, which choice is better for you highly depends on what your real estate goals are and the experience level & skillset of the specific agent.Traditional agent and Redfin Agent could essentially be the same thing in many cases.

As a community I think we should focus on helping people who have had their housing situation negatively impacted recover as quickly as possible.

Nobody wins in that situation. 

So...Assuming we're considering the advantages for American's to invest in Japan, I personally think it only makes sense in a select few situations. 

If you wish to network or ask specific questions about your local market, you can go to your local real estate forum and discuss with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networking 5.

This will get you the name on the dog on record designating that specific animal as their ESA.

You can find online which larger institutions are buying in a specific area and try and reach out to them.

Here’s how I approach niching down to a specific audience:Analyze Your Market DemographicsStart by researching your market to identify who is booking short-term rentals in your area.

But before I even get into identifying specific properties, I need to first get smarter about some of the other things I put in my post. 

Your feedback might also help guide others in similar situations.