"Louise Bremner" <dame_zumari@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> That might be the appeal of undeveloped land--you just sit back and let
> it appreciate (touch wood). As you said, developing it is a full-time
> job, but even investing in rental property can take up time and money.

That's it, although if you go through a real estate company, they will
handle most of the hassle for you -- for a price.

Another problem is that renting out housing can be very risky in Japan, due
to the screwy squatters' rights laws.

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Regards,
Ryan Ginstrom
ryang@gol.com