Well...they can, but they would be lying or just plain wrong!

The market here offers a lot of potential.I highly recommend making a trip here to get a feel for the different neighborhoods and understand where the best opportunities lie.

I don't think one will make money on a net-net basis over the long term.I had asked the same question to local and foreign buyers agent in japan and had vague responses from them as they know the reality.The opportunity lies in the foreclosed property in Japan.

Where does your experience lie?

They often won’t tell you about problems until it affects their wallet, and they’ll flat-out lie if it suits their needs.

@James Wise gonna have to disagree with the "lie cheat steal" concept regarding residents.Any resident has the potential to be less than desirable.

So I don't think he's chicken or anything.  

The reason is that one wants to be able to properly avail themselves to the laws and protection of the corresponding state where the property lies.

Buy the 10 pound leg/quarter chicken bags.  

Buyers are Liars" You'd think most buyers would be smart enough to stop lying when their lies have been publicly disproven.