Read a bunch of BiggerPockets book as part of a course I took by Derek Moneyberg called Real Estate Riches.I live in Tokyo and want to invest in the Japanese market despite the many difficulties involved in the market here (depreciation, shrinking population, etc, deflation, etc.)I think the best way for me to get started is to buy a property in Central Tokyo and house hack, I have probably between 50k-100k liquid that I can use, but I'd like to get financing for a bigger property if possible. 

If they think it's hard to find a place now-- just wait until you have the scarlet "E". 

@Jon TedescoDoing a 1031 isn’t out of the question....but would also like to create more liquidity depending on what the tax burden would be.

Purchased this property from an investor with a portfolio looking to liquidate.

Purchase price: $67,000 Cash invested: $2,300 Sale price: $90,000 Purchased this property from an investor with a portfolio looking to liquidate.

@Dave E.

Originally posted by @Dave E.

I climbed up on my favorite hobby horse and started preaching.

Some associates at home depot may recommend the "polyblend plus" (has orange coloration on the bag) because it has additive mixed in to the powder already and you don't have to buy separate liquid additive.

Often times that is considered cash but without them having to liquidate their assets.