Most folks realizes they will make much more money in their early 20's working a trade. Real

I've built the majority of my wealth as a trader and investor of stocks.

Adding all those wealth creators together your overall return is far greater than investing in the market unless you're the world's greatest trader. 

I'm interested either way, my wife is Japanese.

Bond traders are taking a few nibbles of the 10 yr treasuries, but nothing dramatic.

Yes, foreigners can buy property in Japan.The Japanese Culture & EconomyWormann's book also talks about the Japan's culture and economy as it relates to real estate.

Good Japanese go to San Mateo.

This, coupled with the ADP data is giving traders reason to bet that Friday's Non-Farm Payrolls will be better than expected and potentially give the Fed enough data to start tapering on Sept 18th.

Lack of financial acumenI wonder what percentage get into real estate with little to no money and spent most of it on a guru course - it’s no different then people who want to be a day trader or crypto miner or Amazon business.

I appreciate your input it’s helping me a lot to think about the Japanese mindset when it comes to rental properties.