-side logistics (LLC setup, financing coordination, and communication) while my partner brings construction and renovation expertise.Learning partnership: our goal is to shadow the process from start to finish — acquisition, rehab, and resale — to build long-term operational experience before scaling independently.We’re flexible on structure and returns early on, since our main priority is to build relationships with the right partners and execute clean, profitable projects.Would love to hear how you’ve typically structured partnerships like this in the past.

Whether it’s a surprise repair, a vacancy spike, or a refinance delay, your reserves are what keep you from making reactive decisions that can hurt long-term performance.Strong reserves don’t just protect the property — they protect your reputation, your investor relationships, and your peace of mind.Here are a few quick takeaways to remember:Hold a minimum of 3–6 months of operating expenses for each property.Build a capital expenditure reserve — roofs, HVAC, and parking lots don’t last forever.Plan for the unknown.

At 31, I decided to walk away from my 9-5 remote project manager gig and “retire” early to Tokyo, Japan, where I now live with my family.These days, my life looks very different:- I train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu daily and teach four classes a week at Carpe Diem Aoyama and Machida.- I’m building Kanzai.AI, focused on AI-powered real estate operations and valuations in Tokyo.- I also cohost and manage properties in Tokyo for other owners.Along the way, I was fortunate enough to get a brief feature on the BiggerPockets Rookie Podcast with Ashley and Tony - which honestly inspired me to push further and keep building.I’d love to connect with others here who:- Have explored investing internationally,- Are working with tiny homes or alternative lodging, or- Are experimenting with tech/AI in real estate.And of course, if anyone’s ever in Tokyo, let’s connect on the ground.

Companies hesitate to set up new operation in cities known for high crime.Low operating costs.

Syndicators have no training or legal requirements on understanding to be a fiduciary.

He has incredible training modules and a podcast about this opportunity.

It's like looking for the perfect opportunity to jump on the train when it's moving. 

In CA land prices, regulations that push up costs to build, fuel prices that affect everything manufactured and shipped on trucks or trains, regulations imposed on employers that push labor costs through the roof, insurance costs, make it very difficult to build new.

Look at each county website and see if they have rules and regs or training classes. 

And you have operational inefficiencies, because everything you do remote is harder.