Is Japan a good place to carry out that strategy?

Moving into a flip is going to slow down the process and thus raise carrying costs.

I can have multiple one use code for contractors so I can control access without physically going there.You do not need to carry the key, just need to keep track all codesMain disadvantage is that the locking requires the door to close properly, otherwise the tenant may not know the door is not licked.

When you add purchase price, carrying costs for at least 6 months, materials, labor, real estate agents costs and taxes, do you have at least a projected 10% profit?

Do your homework first - then you'll be ready for a more meaningful conversation with a landlord.Best...Thanks for your response. so I have researched the rates and I understand that screening a tenant is crucial. mu biggest concerns are the carrying costs until a tenant is filled as I’ve heard the process can take up to 3 months to find a tenant.

Failure to meet material participation rules will limit rental losses to offsetting passive income or carrying forward.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Why not joint venture with someone who has money, fix & flip itWhy not rent it out for at least the monthly carrying costs.Why not sell it on a lease option, get 10% cash up front to fund school? 

And as of now I've listed myself direct with Zillow and other platforms.I'm now weary as to whether I want to carry on down this journey for the property management.I only have 1 SFH so I don't need much, mostly just wanting to streamline how I communicate and manage the property. drop rentredi asap. 

Additionally, they have another property which has appreciated in value, carries low interest rates, but has negative cashflow and essentially feels like it just locks money away.

If you let the builder carry the construction and holding costs, the GC can get the construction financing.