If you know the market well and are experienced you might be able to assess close enough to go ahead based on the lower unit if the price is a slam dunk.I don't buy what I can't evaluate.

It is public information and it's readily available either by visiting the county assessor or using a service, like CoreLogic Realquest, or ours.

I've went ahead and made a reservation at Uotora Honten (魚寅本店) on the 29th of this month (October, 2015) at 7:00 pm under the reservation name "Tateyama"Here's the link to the venue (In Japanese): http://tabelog.com/kanagawa/A1401/A140101/14006982...The easiest way to get there is to take the Northwest exit from Yokohama station.

Wells Fargo is the personal account where I get to visit banks when on the east coast and the west coast.

The tenants obviously want to stay in the property since they make visitations difficult for prospective buyers.I have very limited cash on hand, have been operating from a student and bootstrapped entrepreneur's budget, but I have come up with a possible creative proposal which I think the seller will be amenable. 

Hi,   I'm new to real estate investing and looking forward to moving ahead with it in the coming year. 

I'v gotten a few buyers in my area and went ahead and started mailing probate reps from my county.

That is the best way to get ahead and learn.As a matter of fact, I DO know a great mentor or two.

A friend of mine from another country (foreign national) recently connected with me to research for him the possibility of building a duplex to 4-unit for his family and other family members to live in when they are visiting here, and the other to help with the mortgage, and expenses.

You will be light years ahead!