Learn how to manage your money, get a second or third job, pick yourself up by your bootstraps and if you want the priviledge to own your own home the do it the right way.However, the government, banks, etc.. will need to deploy their money and If the present environment becomes too restrictive, they will need to start lending again.My little house in a community in San Diego, lower middle class 1040 sq ft.  

Back to exposure for a second...

I would love to second @James Wise , as usual - keep those notes in mind.

B) you need to decrease the basis of the property by the insurance proceeds, and loss you claimed. ( combined this equals replacement cost) .Second step is related to the basis-adjustment  of the property: A) As for repairs, for the repairs that have been done so far, you can add that to the basis of the property and start depreciating it. 

Savvy listing agents know that you can get one of these in 2 seconds and it's all BS, but FSBO don't necessarily know.

Transfer taxes in Japan are high and you would have to pay them twice, first to acquire the property in your name and second to move it to the GK.Shiga is a great market.

Find an agent with investing experience mls is one of the best ways to find a deal Second.

Second, a stable asset that cash flows predictably attracts buyers who want relatively hassle-free stream of income and have a long term time horizon.

Or should I cash out and put the money towards buying a second property?

My second card was the Chase Sapphire that offered 50,000 points if you spend $4,000 in 90 days (2016) The 87$ first year fee was waived.