We have a lot of money tied up in the unit and would like to find a rental unit the we would consider living in at some point with a house hack option/ADU and or a home that has a better long term appreciation potential. 

In the event that a payment is missed (30 days late for example), the performance deed would automatically return the house to the seller.

Aug 2 I am relisting the house if I don't have a signed lease.  

Additionally, while Japan provides tax deductions for housing that you live in, it doesn't seem to provide such deductions for investment property. 

I'm assuming the declined transactions have something to do with how the payment it set up because it appears that some folk are still using this method.

If you are going to invest locally I would recommend house hacking.

.* The house could sit on-market a while, meaning the PM doesn't take a commission for 6-9 months on that project. 

Reach out if you want me to set you up on an MLS search. 

I normally research:-Location-Crime-Median House Hold Income (HHI)-Zillow - other similar units + B/B that have sold in the area (ex. 1-2 miles in the past 90-days)When contacting, anything you would ask aside from the following?

Hey all,
Looking to FHA 203K a duplex / triplex in the JC area. Question is - is that the appropriate financing lever, or should I get a conventional FHA as it would be my first purchase?
The other units rents would...