It's nice when a bet pays off.

We have no idea what state this in so no way to know if there is a redemption possibility, liens that stick in a tax suction, etc. a Local real estate attorney or title company is your best bet. 

My bet is your priced too high to sell.

This is doubly true if you're considering raising the rent.Same for maintenance - you haven't had an appraisal or inspection done, so a 'pretty new roof' is just what it looks like to you, you don't know what's going on with the foundation or under sinks etc. 3% is basically betting you won't even need to fix a toilet in the first year.

2018 Assessed value 124730Exemption 50000Taxable value 74730Would calling my county tax appraisal office be my best bet?

Buying property where I live can be very expensive and looking else where would probably be the best bet.

The best bet would be to chat with an experienced attorney who can explain the exposure you face and talk you through the formation and operation of LLCs.

@Cole Black  Your best bet is to "House Hack" into a 4-plex.

I'm willing to bet most Japanese sellers would be fine to sell to foreigners, that it wouldn't really matter to them. 

Account Closed I bet there's a Meet-Up around there.