Once you pick a market then dive in a little deeper.

(I should note that I live in Japan so buying a house and living in it is not an option for me.)Sincerely,Cory Ballantyne you're gunna hate me for this, but I wouldn't consider buying in America, from japan, for your first deal, unless you had in the range of $75-$100k. when you invest locally, you can get low down payments and house hack, you can drive to see properties, you can go to investor meetups and pick peoples brains, and you have the luxury, if something goes wrong, of seeing what went wrong and even going in and picking up tools yourself to save on labor if absolutely necessary. from japan, you will need to fly to see any property you hope to buy, probably have trouble meeting up and networking, and everything will have to happen with boots on the ground financed out of your pocket.

If you don't have that drive and that determination to make it work no matter what.... someone else that does will always surpass you.Now, mentorship is a great offer in some circumstances.

You picked a good type of real estate to be in. 

I would also need a license if I were to do any amount of work on the property myself such as picking up a hammer or paint brush.As far as needing a real estate license for wholesaling, they directed me to their website and referred me to the laws and rules section (https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.html).

In a similar situation, I've used the five year schedule and the original cost of the flooring to determine the deduction.  

When the inspector notes an issue and possible cause, you can then discuss with the seller's side to determine if maybe they can explain the cause.As to why the seller is selling.

In order to determine the viability of a development, feasibility studies in addition to appraisals are used.   

If a fully rehabbed house is going for 95 and they want 80 for the rehab either you're getting screwed or you picked insane surfaces and fixtures that are way out of that houses price range.

Regular landscaping/yard care (mowing, edging, trimming, fertilizer, weed control) will be provided by ____(check one)____ [   ] Landlord  [   ]  Tenant .For all Tenants:a.Tenant agrees to keep yards, walkways, patios and decks clear and to keep premises free of junk and debris.b.Tenant accepts liability for all landscape damage and/or replacement of such, if caused by neglect, abuse or lack of water.c.Tenant may plant the beds adjacent to their dwelling to their liking, but only with those plants that are of appropriate size and type for the beds.All plants brought or caused to be brought to the property by Tenant will be cared for by Tenant.d.Tenant agrees not to cut or prune trees, hedges and shrubs.This will be Landlord’s responsibility.e.Tenant agrees to properly dispose of all plant debris and agrees to not leave such on the property.f.Landlord will consider special Tenant requests for planting and removal of plants, shrubbery and trees, but reserves the right to determine the make-up of the landscaping.g.Tenant agrees not to grow marijuana on the premises, indoors or outdoors.For Tenants of single family homes only: a.Tenant agrees to mow, water, and keep the grass, lawn, flowers and shrubbery thereon in good order and condition, applying fertilizers and weed retardant as needed. b.If Tenant fails to keep the landscaping in good order and to follow these guidelines, Landlord reserves the right to hire a landscaping service at Tenant’s expense (after a 10-day notice to perform covenant).c.Landlord reserves the right to restore the landscaping to its initial condition, as it was at the time Tenant began occupancy, or if improved during Tenant’s occupancy, to the level of such improvement.