So any advice on how can we star on asking for a mortgage loan and thinks to avoid in starting investing on properties.Thanks

I view it as the money I can pay myself.

Can bring the rates down.

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Given your age and the time you have, building a stable cash flow can lead to significant wealth over time.Understanding Local Dynamics: You're spot on about the unique dynamics in Japanese real estate, especially with the aging population.

.-  The current tenant only pays $900 and can only increase a little because he pays with his SS income. - If I were to find some creative renter solution and low-ball the market rent at $1700, I could only put in about $180K total assuming a conventional mortgage to generate acceptable cash flow.So, apart from increasing rent and managing the property myself what are ways that I could make something like this work?

This can mean considerable value added.

Can we discuss the option of 10% down and how it would work to get a lease agreement signed and the details on what I need to do?

I'm just curious: Does anyone here know cities where you can find small multifamily (2,3,4 units) in nice neighborhoods?

These platforms, like DocuSign, streamline the process but can be costly if you exceed the monthly limits.However, alternatives exist.