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Japanese stocks advanced, set for the
largest gain since March. Companies that will report earnings
this week rose after the Nikkei newspaper said profit at Tokyo
Electron Ltd. will climb to a record.

Banks advanced with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.,
which fell to a 19-month low on April 27, climbing 3.2 percent as
investors judged recent losses excessive. The Topix Banks index
dropped 4 percent last month.

``Japanese stocks are catching up with rallies in other
markets as investor concern over earnings has eased,'' said
Takeshi Yamaguchi, who looks after $674 million at Sumitomo
Mitsui Asset Management Co. in Tokyo. ``All the bad news on bank
profits has already been discounted by previous declines.''

Exporters such as Canon Inc. and Honda Motor Co. also
advanced on speculation that slowing U.S. jobs growth and wage
increases will prompt the Federal Reserve to cut borrowing costs
in Japan's biggest overseas market.

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average rose 301.43, or 1.7 percent, to
17,696.35. The Topix climbed 30.69, or 1.8 percent, to 1734.91 as
of 2:27 p.m. in Tokyo. Both gauges are headed for the largest
gain since March 8.

The Topix fell for a second straight month in April, losing
0.7 percent while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and South
Korea's Kospi index climbed to records last week.

Tokyo Electron, the world's second-biggest supplier of
chipmaking equipment, advanced 150 yen, or 1.8 percent, to 8,480.
Toyota Motor Corp., Japan's largest automaker, added 60 yen, or
0.8 percent, to 7,290. Mitsubishi Estate Co., the nation's No. 2
property developer, climbed 170 yen, or 4.5 percent, to 3,920.

`Across-the-Board Gain'

All three companies are scheduled to report their earnings
this week.

Tokyo Electron's net income will probably rise 9 percent to
about 93 billion yen ($775 million) in the year ending March 2008,
the Nikkei reported, without saying where it got the information.
Sales will gain 5 percent to 880 billion yen, the report said.

``Japan's market had an across-the-board gain today but
money is flowing especially into companies with strong earnings
outlooks,'' said Yoshihiro Ito, who helps look after $689 million
in assets at Okasan Capital Management Co. in Tokyo.

Mitsubishi UFJ, Japan's biggest lender by assets, rose
40,000 yen, or 3.2 percent, to 1.3 million. Mitsubishi UFJ
dropped to the lowest since September 2005 on April 27 on concern
its profit growth will not improve soon. Mizuho Financial Group
Inc., the nation's second largest, added 19,000 yen, or 2.6
percent, to 749,000.

Japan's major banks are set to report their earnings this
month with Mitsubishi UFJ being scheduled on May 23 and Mizuho on
May 22.

Canon Jumps

Canon, the world's largest digital camera maker, surged 270
yen, or 4 percent, to 7,080, gaining the most since Oct. 5. Honda,
which made 55 percent of its sales in North America in the year
ended March 2006, advanced 80 yen, or 2 percent, to 4,120. Sony
Corp., the world's biggest video-game maker, climbed 140 yen, or
2.2 percent, to 6,550.

The Labor Department said on May 4 the 88,000 increase in
employment last month followed a 177,000 gain in March that was
smaller than previously estimated. The U.S. jobless rate rose to
4.5 percent from 4.4 percent, which matched a five-year low.

The report also showed that average hourly earnings grew at
a 3.7 percent pace in April from a year earlier compared with a 4
percent rate in March.

Mitsui Fudosan, Nippon Steel

``Inflation in the U.S. has cooled down and that's behind
the rally in the country's equity markets,'' said Ryoji Musha,
chief investment officer at the Japanese brokerage unit of
Deutsche Bank AG.

Property developers such as Mitsui Fudosan Co. and
steelmakers such as Nippon Steel Corp. jumped on expectations
that they will have strong earnings for this business year.

Mitsui Fudosan, Japan's biggest property developer, surged
240 yen, or 6.8 percent, to 3,750. Nippon Steel Corp., Asia's No.
1 maker of the alloy, advanced 36 yen, or 4.4 percent, to 848.
Sumitomo Corp., the third-biggest trading house in Japan, rose
110 yen, or 5.1 percent, to 2,260.

``Real estate companies were bought on a trend of rising
asset prices and office rents,'' said Okasan Capital's Ito.
``There's also strong expectation that steelmakers and trading
companies will have a profit expansion over the medium term,
helped by demand in emerging markets.''

Property shares also gained after the Nikkei reported on May
5 that Japan's public pension fund, the world's largest pool of
retirement funds, may start investing in privately placed real
estate funds and mortgage-backed securities to limit risk from
stock and bond markets.

TDK, Fujitsu

``Investment in the real estate industry is a global trend
so related stocks in Japan are likely to gain further,'' said
Sumitomo Mitsui's Yamaguchi.

TDK Corp., Japan's biggest maker of magnetic heads, advanced
190 yen, or 1.9 percent, to 10,240 after saying it will spend 50
billion yen ($416 million) to build an electronics component
factory.

The new factory, located in Yurihonjo, northern Japan, will
increase the company's manufacturing capacity of ceramic
capacitors by 40 percent, Nobuyuki Koike, a spokesman for the
Tokyo-based company, said today, confirming a Nikkei newspaper
report on May 6.

Fujitsu Ltd., Japan's biggest computer-services provider,
rose 14 yen, or 1.9 percent, to 755 after the company said it
plans to buy France's GFI Informatique SA for 419 million euros
($570 million) to add clients and trim its reliance on Japan.

Fujitsu said on May 2 it plans to offer 8.50 euros for each
GFI share and 3.15 euros for each warrant of the Paris-based
computer consultant. The companies have no ``formal agreement,''
it said.

Nikkei futures expiring in June climbed 1.6 percent to
17,720 in Osaka and rose 1.5 percent to 17,715 in Singapore.

To contact the reporter for this story:
Makiko Suzuki in Tokyo at

What is the best way to maximize your real estate profit and reach your investment goals?
Real estate is a solid investment that offers both short-term and long-term gains. People have been investing in real estate since land and homes were first bought and sold. If you have interest in becoming a real estate investor, there are several things to consider as you move forward. The main point is to determine why you want to purchase the property—Is it for long-term gain? Is it for short term investment? It may be for both. By clearly thinking your strategy through on before you invest, you will likely maximize your efforts as you proceed. Before you purchase a property, you will have to determine if it is best to flip the property - make improvements and sell it fast - or rent it out. Markets do fluctuate, and even people who are not involved in real estate investing know the terms "buyer's market" and "seller's market." Which decision you make depends on what is happening in the market, how much the property costs, and how your choices fit your overall investment strategy.

How to Know When to Flip a Property


Flipping a house can provide huge profits if you do it right. It has become popular and common over the last several years, and there even a number of television shows dedicated to showing people how it is done. Key factors in making the decision to flip include the initial purchase price, the location and condition of the property, and the prices of similar home sin the area. This last point also includes whether the properties have sold and how quickly they sold. Remember, a price is only truly valid when the property has a buyer willing to pay that price!

Generally speaking, if you plan to purchase a more expensive home, the best idea is to turn it around quickly in order to limit your expenses and gain from the current market. Expensive homes come with big mortgage and property tax payments, which usually mean that renting for the cash flow is out of the question. It can also be difficult to find renters for higher priced homes, and if they miss a rent payment for one or several months, your profits will quickly disappear and you may even start to have a significant loss.

If you find a great property that requires mostly cosmetic changes, you should be able to flip it easily for a meaningful profit. A property with major structural problems can be a "money pit," especially if the price was too high to begin with. Before you commit to any major changes in the property, assess not only your own cash resources (this is very important!), but also your work force resources. Do you have relationships with contractors, landscapers, and other skilled labor professionals? Will those people be reliable in terms of time and price? These are critical questions to answer before you begin.
How to Know When to Rent a Property

Renting your investment property can provide you with monthly positive cash flow while you build equity through your payments and the appreciation of the property price. Renting also allows you to take advantage of tax breaks for any improvements you make to the property as a tax deduction. Again, key factors are the price of the home, if the market has growth potential, and the condition of the property.

A lower-priced home translates to a lower monthly payment, property taxes and insurance. Remember, you don't need to make a big monthly profit. In order to succeed over the long run, the idea here is to own more properties and make your profits over time. When you rent a property out, you are building equity using your tenant's money. Add up the costs related to the property, including a small amount for repairs and any utilities you plan to pay for. This is a safer way to invest in real estate and can net you very high profits. There will always be good tenants to rent good properties!

Another way to determine if you should flip or rent is if the market is growing. Does the area have a lot of new construction? Are there new industries moving in? Is the location near an urban area, with plans for an existing public transportation system to the city? Properties located in these "growth" areas almost always net the largest gains over time. This is especially true in areas where there are new people moving in. They often are moving from areas where they have sold their homes for larger process, and are looking to spend that money on new properties, thus driving up existing prices.
In a growth market, you can make money flipping a house, but you may be able to make considerably more money over a long period of time if you rent it out, build equity, and sell it for an even higher price at the optimum time. Even if you buy yourself a vacation home, you can make money down the road if you hold on to it, and you can rent it out as a vacation home or to tourists when you do not plan to live there.

It's Not Just About the Bottom Line


When deciding whether to flip or rent out a property, assess the market, do the math, and then consider your own interests and abilities. The perfect flip is not so perfect for those who have no construction or renovation experience, and being a landlord may not be a role you wish to take on. In the end, it's about what's best for your pocketbook, what's best for your investment strategy and what's best for you.