I understand Craigslist is one of them, but could you specify what terms or categories you search for to find these opportunities?

Unfortunately, Japan does not offer the same tax deferral benefits for 1031 exchanges as the U.S. does.

.- Contract Details and Terms: Carefully review the sales contract, including all terms and conditions.

When I am reaching out to few lenders, either I am hearing that long term rental loan isn't there for > 8-10 units OR can't do the loan because the loan amount is lesser.

I haven't set specific targets beyond this initial goal, but I may aim to increase my passive income to $5,000 or $10,000 per month in the future.Current PropertiesI currently have two properties:The Loft:This property is rented out long-term and generates around $300 per month in passive income after HOA and management fees.The loft has approximately $100,000 in equity.The House:This is a brand-new build (2024) that I'm currently occupying through house hacking.I invested $70,000 in the property, which means I have $70,000 in equity.My plan is to convert this property into an Airbnb or long-term rental within the next two years.Short-term rental comps suggest I can earn around $3,500-$4,000 per month, while long-term rental comps indicate I can earn around $3,000-$3,300 per month.Seeking AdviceGiven my upcoming financial situation, I'm seeking advice on the best course of action.

Efficient negotiations secured the property for $93,000 on favorable terms.

Builders typically are NOT long term buy and hold investors.they build they sell they take their profit and do another new build, rinse and repeat.There’s still a delta between seller ask and buyer expectations on existing property which makes sense.

These homeowners also are attempting to cash flow their home over pretty rough mortgage terms. 

We use a company that sets up all of our long and short term holds in LLC's and our parent company is filed in Wyoming due to all information being protected and not publicly available from the LLC. 

This would consolidate your debt into a single mortgage with better terms.