So he's cash flowing well on it, he's acknowledged that my situation will be different so I might need to raise rent.3) I think these are all valid questions, but the owner raised these himself too.

Would you think a store that had a small step at the front would be compliant if they had a small metal portable ramp they could lay down over the stairs in case someone in a wheelchair were to come?

and we carry insurance to protect from those situations but unfortunately there are horror stories and tragedies that happen in medicine. 

Assuming an only child situation where you’re not screwing a sibling.

I like this, bet on the jockey more than the horse kind of situation.

But it could also be a coffee shop or an etsy store and the cash flow goes into real estate.

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. 

Not knowing your situation, you may or may not benefit from a cost segregation study. 

It’s a win-win situation for both parties.4o

I'm sure it was highway robbery - it certainly was based on the man-hours it took - but when you are in a desperate situation, you do what you have to do to get yourself out of it.