@Bertram Martin - Also in Japan (Tokyo though but we are close) and would be happy to sit and review numbers with you if you want.

Most of all, I wonder is PDX BECOMING THE TOKYO OF OLD?

An American originally from Boston but currently living in Tokyo, I have since purchased 2 other fully leveraged buildings in the greater Tokyo area (a couple of 8 unit) and most recently a 6 unit in Bakersfield California.Before my first purchase I had absolutely no experience in or knowledge of real estate, and each deal I do I feel like there's more I don't know than I do, however the amount I've learned just by the experiences I've had since I began has been incredible.

I personally did that, and I can say that Jeff had that spreadsheet in my inbox in 4 minutes - yes, as fast as Olympic-caliber mile runners can run the mile.Here's where Jeff can be found:http://www.biggerpockets.com/users/Jeff_TumbarelloSorry for the temporary thread hijack.

Hello Gentlemen,Good morning from Tokyo, Japan!

Maybe guess an overall value then shred that cost across sq footage - Average asking price to closing price ratio: the market supports a certain criteria in terms of pricing ... better know that so you're not running a 3 legged race with crutches against single olympic sprinters In terms of getting laughed right out...

May be we get together in Tokyo over coffee to discuss our investment sometimes.

I currently have contacts in Tokyo that are helping me begin.

The only way the can-kicking-Olympics finally stops is when the can is CRUSHED!

Tokyo, Manhattan, San Fran, Miami.