The cost of construction leaves the rents that you could expect to get at only about 6% of the build out cost which just makes it not worth it.

My PM is key to my success.San Diego Condo: This is your biggest concern.

NY is a very tenant friendly state, so if he doesn't leave and she's on a month to month.

I’ll leave the higher-paying job solutions to the experts in that field, but I do believe both sides are important to address the larger issue.I appreciate your insight! 

If you were looking at buying in Florida, but your lender is in NY or California, they dont really have to be as concerned about their reputation because the realtors (most likely) will never work with them again. #1 is the primary reason, but #2 does factor in as well.

I am very concerned about so many investors being presented with questionable marketing practices and charging such high prices for information.

I'm definitely still looking at it, but one concern is the population growth, it seems to be decreasing slightly? 

Hey Mel, What you are talking about is an MTR, which BiggerPockets has a book on in the bookstore called "30 Day Stay" ;). 1. you can leave it stocked the exact same.

The objective is to keep as much of your operating capital intact as possible.The goal is to buy, fix, finance, and avoid leaving cash in the deal, so you always have liquidity for future projects.

My main concern with the Japanese market is that I really know nothing, and I find it a bit hard to find information about it, but I guess I also know "nothing" about property markets anywhere other than maybe Hong Kong. 800 square feet is not tiny by Hong Kong standards, you are absolutely correct, but just as you mentioned we have a live-in helper and are hoping to start having kids about 1.5 years later.