Historically, real estate markets perform best when the economy is stable, with steady mortgage rates and consistent demand for housing and commercial properties.

You should ask to speak to the commercial lender at the bank that carries your property's current mortgage.

Hedgefunds, large buyers, mortgage companies etc. 

These low interest rates make financing property purchases more affordable and appealing, enabling investors to secure favorable mortgage terms.2.

Looking to get into some smaller apartment buildings in the near future.As far as the difficulties of investing in Japan, I of course agree with everything said, but in my case I'm at near-native fluency and own and manage my own business separate from anything real estate related so even without permanent residency I've never had trouble getting a loan (except of course I can't get some govt backed ones like a primary residence mortgage) for business or investing.I'll try to get in touch with everyone local to よろしくお願いします。

Think multi unit residential, commercial properties, or purchasing houses “subject to” existing mortgage.  

My question is, do I just not touch the first property, use the cash flow to reinvest and pay down the mortgage or save up for a downpayment down the road OR do I pull cash out of the first property to buy the next property?

House hacking can work with an FHA loan, as rental income from other units might help you qualify, but be sure to consult with a lender or mortgage broker to explore flexible options based on your unique situation.Good luck!

I'm an investor and mortgage broker and have DSCR options for first-time investors with as little as 15% down.

.🏗️ Building Equity While Others PayWhen your tenant pays rent, they're helping you pay down your mortgage - building your equity.