A friend even suggested friends/family raise for the investment, but since I've never done anything to this scale, it seems like a lot to take on on my own.

After 3 years, it'd be paid off completely. 35000/100000 = 3.5% which is a bit higher than the 1% rule, which seems much more difficult now-a-days in the United States.Business in JapanAs an American, we can go there for 90 days, no VISA required.

An agents motivation to work with someone based on receiving a higher commission seems unethical to me.

It may seem strict, but we are covering costs associated with what tenants leave behind.

Based on the information provided, it seems like this could be a solid long-term investment opportunity.

I paid them as instructed and they agree to return money and I trusted them based on their website, it seems professional.Once they received 3% ($1230 USD) payment by wise, they demanded 20% of the money as collateral mortgage since I did not have the property title.

The area seems it may be on the cheaper side of the close surrounding areas while at the same time holding the potential of having good cash flow.

& my dog groomer built his house-no experience -borrowing equipment, came from Guatemala-finished home ,made a huge profit -that’s where I get these ideas from- Maybe he got lucky -some ppl seem to glide through seemingly difficult processes without experience🤷🏻‍♀️ughhh!

But find a rental model that feels comfortable to you (house-hacking, it seems?)

They didn't seem to know the name.