We've been asked to mentor (that's a big word!) an awesome young investor from the US, now living in Japan - tune into our very awkward first session, covering the basics, our business journey, and the realities of life in/near the Fuji US military base in Shizuoka prefecture, Japan...

Japan Real Estate

How to & Why Invest (Mentoring Session Intro)

Interview and Q&A session in the "Business in Japan" weekly Clubhouse room

Buying Property in Japan - a "Business in Japan" Session

The Japan Real Estate Experts Panel (JREP) talks all things related to renovating and re-building older properties - what can be done, how much does it cost, how to comply with regulations, zoning and much, much more.

Should I Renovate or Re-Build? (JREP Session)

Our Japan Real Estate Experts Panel talks about property professionals, why they "might" be worth paying for, why some deals are (still!) done all in cash, and the baffling lack of escrow services in Japan.

"Professionals? We Don't Need No Stinkin' Professionals!" (JREP Session)

Cash or loan? Building or individual units? Locations? Diversification? We touch upon all these, and much more, in this business call with a new client.

First Deal Considerations - What Should I Be Thinking About?

The Japan Real Estate Experts Panel (JREP) chats with a Tokyo agent specializing in catering to foreign tenants, running share-houses, short term stay apartments, and monthly stays. We discuss the challenges, perceived discrimination against foreigners, cultural and language differences, and much, much more.

Renting or Purchasing Property as a Foreigner in Japan

We speak to two winter sport ski buddies from Australia, who are in the market for a winter sports accommodation business in Japan - what's possible (or impossible), how can it be done, and how much does it all cost?

Setting Up a Ski Accommodation Business in Japan

Join our experts panel - Tracey Northcott, the short term stay queen (tracey@enfour.com), Ziv Nakajima-Magen, investment & holiday homes specialist (info@nippontradings.com), Matt Ketchum, the "akiya" (abandoned/vacant homes) guru (matt@akiyainaka.com), and Email Gorgees (emil.gorgees@tokyorealty.jp), our expert on all things related to Tokyo family homes & mortgages, for our very first Japan real estate experts panel on Zoom - get to meet the panel members, how they got started, and what they're dealing with on a daily basis - common questions, ideas & misconceptions they regularly deal with, and all other things related to the property market here in Japan.

Intro to JREP (Japan Real-Estate Experts Panel)

We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of purchasing properties as an individual, as opposed to under a corporate structure - condo units VS whole buildings - portfolio management, tenancy laws & tenant profiles - and much, much more.

Condo or Building? Buy Under Company Name or Not?

We re-visit the topic of leasing Japanese homes to US army, navy and marine corps base personnel - what should investors seeking to enter this space consider?

US Military Rentals - How to Profit?

We break down the distribution of funds over a property deal's timeline - what is payable by buyers, to whom, when and how much?

Purchase Funds Distribution - How Does it All Work?

Fantastic brain-storming session with Tristan Whitehead from Tokyo, who's currently in the process of forming his plan for his dream high-end corporate retreat / conference center / extended family getaway resort in Japan's scenic countryside.

Building a Corporate Retreat / Family Getaway Resort

Why invest in Japan? What's with all those abandoned homes? How to get a loan? What kinds of loans are available? How to get a business visa? How do negotiations work in Japan? What are the characteristics of the residential & commercial markets? What to do when I leave Japan? One property or many? Where to buy? What yields can I get? Why don't people relocate? We talk about EVERYTHING in this session - tune in!

HUGE Q&A Session - ALL THINGS Japan RE Property Related

A long and detailed Q&A session on Clubhouse - all about buying abandoned properties on your own via "Akiya banks", court foreclosure auctions, commercial spaces in Tokyo, zoning regulations, and much, much more.

Foreclosures, DIY Akiya, Zoning & Farmland

Emil Gorgees, Matt Ketchum & Ziv Nakajima-Magen answer questions and discuss strategies regarding taxes, running costs, owning VS renting, investment strategies & other creative property hacks.

Gifts tax, Loans, Owning VS Renting & Creative Strategies

From Japan Real Estate market fundamentals, with a special focus on investment - through guides, tips, tricks and interviews with industry experts - this podcast is your one-stop-shop for audio content related to the world's second biggest property investment market! Find us at http://www.nippontradings.com

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