I went through similar experience when I purchase rentals from a turnkey provider in Indianapolis.

You will also provide the whole amount if you plan on repaying the loan in full beforehand.  

If you could be so kind, please provide me a list of benefits I would gain with a Property Manager.Again, thank you for your feedback.

(Creating a contract to protect the both of us if things go south) Nippon Real Estate does a lot of podcasts and provides value for foreigners wanting to invest in Japan.Properties newer than 2000 are structurally sound to last a level 6 earthquake.

@Kyle Trotman, for local conventional lenders, feel free to message me, and I can provide a few points of contact who may be able to assist.

After wanting them to sign something they never provided it! 

Duplexes provide privacy, flexibility, and scalability, but strict short-term rental regulations may increase upfront costs and maintenance.

Selling and reinvesting in higher cash-flow properties or other opportunities might provide better returns.

As a licensed contractor, I can provide insights to make sure you’re getting the best value and quality for your project.

There are some public sources (www.city-data.com) that can provide good baseline information.