Shepard Solomon
Buying property in a different area
Hello I'm on active duty orders for the military in Japan. The only problem being stationed there is because of my status I can't buy and own property as military personnel. But I wanted to buy property in the states ...
Scott Christensen
Newbie from Minnesota, Virginia, and Puerto Rico
Hello BP Members,My name is Scott Christensen and I am originally from St. Cloud, MN. I have two investment properties in Virginia, but am interested in building my portfolio with properties in Minnesota and Puerto R...
Zachary D.
Getting financing on 4-plex as a fresh expat coming home in 2015.
my situation is a bit odd.I haven't worked in the U.S. For 3 years and I'm moving back in May 2015.I'm dedicated to real-estate. I'll need financing for a 3 or 4-plex , but I don't have recent work history in the U.S....
Jonathan Gonzalez
international investors
I know there's a subforum for this, but after posting in that section I had no replies. I'm new, but I would love to do RE on an international level. I have big goals, but I would love to do RE around the world, namel...
Daniel Mills
Can I use my VA loan while living abroad?
Hi guys, I would love your ideas on this. I currently work and live in Japan. I own a primary residence here. I also own 5 rental properties in the US which are financed through FHA loans (yes you can get them with a ...
Michinori Kaneko
Foreign limited partners/syndications
Hi,has anyone done a syndication deals with foreign partners? I'm thinking about doing a syndicated deal with families and friends I have in Japan down the line, but the whole over the sea issue may add additional la...
Dominic Jacquot
Obtaining mortgage loan for out of country rental property
Hello,
I currently reside in Canada and have encountered considerable difficulty in finding good and affordable real estate deals. Consequently, I am exploring the possibility of investing in a rental property abroad...
Lotus Eli
Empty Homes in Japan – Investment Opportunity?
Hey BiggerPockets Fam,
I stumbled upon this article about Japan having a whopping 9 million empty homes! It’s mainly because of their aging population and fewer births. Got me thinking – could this be a goldmine for...
Bryan Hancock
What Impact Will The Japan Disaster Have on Our Real Estate Market?
I have seen it speculated that Japan will suck more oil off the market and drive up the price some with 20% of its energy no longer being supplied by nuclear reactors. Japan also has less funds to invest in our debt ...
Matthew Pinkston
An Iowan in Tokyo
I'm an Iowan who has found his way to Tokyo, Japan to work as a programmer.Although I truly enjoy programming as a profession, my real dream is to become a full-time investor and continue programming as a hobby. I've ...