This doesn't come cheap--these folks were making high six to seven figures depending on volume.We focused on lending to professional real estate investors--so our customers were frequent repeat borrowers. 

My job is our sole income and I get relocated for projects frequently so any property would have to be managed remotely (willing to invest anywhere in the states).Given the our situation above and our long term goals, I feel best next steps would be a heavy emphasis on networking and deal analysis.

If not, buy an ozone machine and that'll do the trick. 

Moreover, Japan tends to see constant new construction, meaning there are frequently newer properties to compete with.  

This is a common 'trick" we use in flipping.

As small lenders, we’re in frequent contact with our borrowers, so we usually know how they’re doing.

They trick is normally no way to secure them before you need the money. 

This opportunity doesn’t occur frequently but it takes these attributes to take advantage when they do.3 - Blind luck - do enough deals, the unique opportunity tends to present itself.  

It'll be easier to manage and you could have less frequent turnover. 

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