Akiya in Japan: Less Than 60 Minutes From Tokyo

[@shumatsuopost]

Which one would you rather buy? Apply for Akiya Income Generator: forms.gle/ZbanpivqL1kch8uV6

[@tangtang.y4030]

If you ever come to Inzai City in Chiba, please let me know ahead of time, I will be excited to take you out for a meal and exchange some real estate info with you.

[@shumatsuopost]

Thanks for the offer 🙏🏼

[@larsbee]

Do you ever have an inspection done before you buy your properties? electricity or plumbing can be quite expensive... and of course structural issues!

[@carara979]

wonder how much percentage for property tax? Thanks

[@cowrevenge]

Are you currently aware of properties in inzai? I like the wooded areas specifically. ​@@tangtang.y4030

[@JetcannonM]

1st akiya is wonderful and has a great build especially for families with young children where they have a somewhat spacious outside that serves as a safe spot away from the street and if those large windows slide its a cozy connection to the inside of the home. The foliage is large and overgrown but starting out with more is good since you can make it less with a little trim but still keep it to a size that makes certain parts of the property private and obscured. It has a lot of light still and a quite generous balcony facing out towards the open. + the garage is far from the main buildings so its a place where you can be a bit louder for repairs and other messy tasks that you cant do inside that would disturb ppl. Very very good find. Place feels good.

[@shumatsuopost]

I agree. I liked the first one a lot. It’s going through renovation now. Excited to see the change.

[@rvnut1133]

I like the first one better but would buy both. There is so much I could do with them, a lot of potential there.

[@shumatsuopost]

I agree ☝️👍🏽

[@disparoz]

Wow one of my favorite you’ve toured so far. What a great price.

[@shumatsuopost]

It really is!

[@fatimaezhar]

Gorgious, the potential. I like these way more than the new ones because the changes you can do to these old houses is just way more visible.

[@shumatsuopost]

I agree 😊

[@mattm1773]

i would 100% buy & renovate that 1st property if i could! love the vids too btw, they've been super helpful for my wife and I planning our future in Japan!

[@shumatsuopost]

Wonderful that you’re planning to move to Japan and thank you for your kind words. 🙏🏼

[@mukeshvig174]

It’s a beautiful tradition to see you follow with ‘Ojamashimasu’ every time you enter a house, even knowing it’s been locked with no one inside ~ 👍👍

[@shumatsuopost]

Thank you!

[@ContinualShiftwithDaveRogers]

Wonderful video and congrats on the growth of the channel, the new car and for branching out to Chiba. Keep Up the great video reviews and continued success on your income generator initiative.

[@shumatsuopost]

Thank you! Will do!

[@Ian-wn7eb]

Can foreigners buy properties in Japan. I love Japan so much. Polite and honest.

[@mukeshvig174]

The outside and street view of the first house reminds me of those Rich Tokyo neighborhoods. Chiba has always been a desirable place to live, for a long time. I remember this from my childhood memories. This house after renovation would be far far better than what it looks now. Moreover, location adds to the win win situation. Thanks Shu

[@shumatsuopost]

Love the insight!

[@tezeydtm]

It’s lit keep up the good work yo

[@shumatsuopost]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@nobodynothing00000]

I stayed in Chiba my last night in Japan to be close to Narita (well, close enough). So many factories out there putting out steam and smoke you'll never see the sun shine.

[@romedreba1587]

Nice video and congrats on the car Shu! I just got out of grad school and incoporated my first company, so very early into my FIRE journey. However, I appreciate that I can learn the game from you early on trough those videos :)

[@shumatsuopost]

That’s awesome. Congrats on finishing your grad school and forming a company! Enjoy entrepreneurship - it’s one of the hardest and most rewarding journeys one could take, in my opinion 😊

[@tpatrickl9539]

Nice big balconies. I was living in Sanmu city for the big earthquake in 2011. Inaka. Beautiful and quiet. Lots of farms. Peanuts, rice, and green onions. Very close to Motosuko Beach, 15 minute bike ride. I’ve never been to New Jersey but if that’s what it’s like, it’s pretty nice then, ha ha! The part of Chiba closer to Central Tokyo was always looked down upon by the people out in the countryside. I was 20 km due south of Narita airport. I would watch the line of planes coming in every afternoon. You could see six or seven lined up in a row getting ready to land

[@stephanemicard]

Great content dear Shu! Thanks a lot for sharing with us these Akiya houses. Nice and very cheap if I have to compare with Paris, France. 🙂

[@shumatsuopost]

My pleasure 😊 Merci 🙏🏼

[@debbiecurtis4021]

I really like house 2

[@RumMonkeyable]

Congrats on your new Rav 4. 🚗 Can't go wrong with Toyota. Owned Supras for years. Older now, drive an Audi. 😀Chiba is New Jersey......hmmm, interesting comparison. Great review. P.S. Texas lady here. 👍👏❤😍

[@shumatsuopost]

Well said! Thank you!

[@RumMonkeyable]

@@shumatsuopost 👍😀

[@edman63]

Your videos are awesome. Thinking about buying a house in Japan to live in, not investment. Saw some interesting listings in Yokosuka on your channel. Thanks for your videos.

[@shumatsuopost]

Go for it!

[@masteryumothai8893]

Bro, you are the light for the Gaijin who wants to settle down in Japan. 1,000 thanks for your quality Video.

[@shumatsuopost]

Happy to help!

[@johnhughes1395]

Awesome content 🙏

[@shumatsuopost]

Glad you think so!

[@Friskyhorton]

That rent is insane, where I am in Australia, its $600 per week.

[@nwbea76]

The first Akiya reminded me of the Ringu house.

[@timgibbs4762]

As a first purchase the second house seems better - less to renovate, smaller, cheaper. Downside is perhaps the lack of car parking. Not mentioned by Shu.

[@oot2375]

As a householder in Japan, be careful please, 2nd property needs mending for steep concreted wall in backyard, it costs extra, like $20k or even more, without that house will be even more in danger for collapsing from basement😢

[@Kamausan63]

Your content is awesome, thank you

[@shumatsuopost]

Love to hear that! Thanks!

[@ThinkingX]

Great job on the vlog Shu san. I think Chiba is one of the prefectures that should definitely be considered. The proximity to Tokyo is a plus as is just the area itself. Both houses were solid and would be excellent in the rental portfolio. I thought it was funny that you used the term “old school” when talking about the house… I laughed out loud. In terms of equating Chiba to New Jersey… yep, I’d agree with that… as you know I live in Connecticut and work in Downtown Manhattan so definitely can see your comparison. Congrats on the RAV… great car… I think that Sato san (CEO) should have comped and sponsored you… lol Keep up the great work. Best, Jeff

[@shumatsuopost]

Thank you, Jeff. Appreciate your kind words 🙏🏼 Glad to hear you found the Chiba/NJ comparison accurate. I lived in Hoboken for almost a year. But I loved the summer in Connecticut the best. 😊

[@ThinkingX]

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[@r3kt_duuud]

Hi Shu, based on your experience, how much capital is needed to get at least 1500/2000 $ of profit per month from renting houses in japan? Like 200k?

[@r3kt_duuud]

Damn, USD/JPY already got back to 160... I wish I had money to come buy proprieties in japan😫

[@actyourwage]

I want both, the 1st one id live in and the second one id have to rent out for work exchanges

[@georgefaulk2528]

Having lived before in Japan for over 9 years, my concern with these abandoned houses would be mold. But I am still interested in purchasing a house (pay in cash) and being a retired U.S. military it would have to be close to a major U.S. military installation. It would be a dream come true for me.

[@shumatsuopost]

You can fill out one of these forms so I can help you: Akiya Income Generator (for rental properties): forms.gle/7ySUCdpiLVy9mHoy9 Japan Akiya Assist (for vacation homes): forms.gle/1A7FHHJxqHfuuUjh7

[@philipho4635]

Hi Matsuo, thanks for sharing. If I want to tear down and rebuild the whole house with a similar size, may I know what is the ballpark figure?

[@MOMMYJIE]

I’m living in Chiba and waiting an Akiya in Kashiwa Chiba in your vlogs

[@melindaboldizsar204]

Congratulations on your new car🎉 Do you post videos before/after renovation? 🙏

[@tangtang.y4030]

great questions.

[@shumatsuopost]

Yes I do! Stay tuned

[@philippoon8879]

For the first property, it requires serious renovation and the kitchen is generously sized by Japanese standards. I find Japanese housing tends to be more efficient in terms of usability than most housing in the Asia-Pacific. Hong Kong on the other hand the builders have failed to make it efficient and the housing doesn't feel that spacious at all. The second property on the other hand, their Genkan is rather low by Japanese standards.

[@vareast]

Nagareyama and Matsudo might technically be in Chiba but they're just part of the Tokyo metropolis. For some real deals, you have to go further out, say the other side of Chiba City. Some areas are considered countryside but still quite accessible to Tokyo. I'm currently looking in the area between Narita and Mobara. Prices are much cheaper. You can buy liveable places for 6 mil. Come on down....

[@theakanani1562]

Matsuo-san, when you say "Rebuildable" does it mean that you can trash the property and build a brand new and different one on the land?

[@TheCreativeChannel]

Thanks for sharing 👍.

[@shumatsuopost]

Thanks for watching!

[@debbiecurtis4021]

I've been to Tokyo Disney Land (1995), and Narita Airport in 2001 and 2019 (twice).

[@petecardona8203]

I think you for your videos. How do you enter to a property without an agent? Is there a website or somewhere where you can contact?

[@kklocclo]

We love your video. We want to buy 2-4 Akiya house. Do you have any advise? How can I with touch with you? Thank you

[@shumatsuopost]

Absolutely. Could you fill out one of these forms to get started? Akiya Income Generator (for rental properties): forms.gle/7ySUCdpiLVy9mHoy9 Japan Akiya Assist (for vacation homes): forms.gle/1A7FHHJxqHfuuUjh7

[@ReadEnglishNow]

@@shumatsuopost I did last week and when I can get in touch? Thx

[@coachmel989]

What are the taxes per year, roughly

[@Minamoto1989]

how do you address the issue of earthquake regulations for older properties? I understand anything before june 2000 doesn't have the lastest standards.

[@martinlira1072]

How do you find out about the properties? Are they listed on websites like suumo?

[@shumatsuopost]

You can try Suumo or AtHome JP.

[@Hashiba]

How can you buy a house living in the us without traveling

[@marcuspearson87]

I wouldnt mind investing 20k in the second property.

[@fatimaezhar]

20! O.O I want want want! Please pretty please, I got 20, gimmi gimmi gimmiiiii!

[@alammehboob6117]

Hi im from south Africa if i buy akia how about my visa to come nipon

[@luckytai-lan2166]

No, it does not. You can buy as much Akiya as you want but it does not change your visa status.

[@mixedbyfiatcat]

that toilet...for when you can't make it all way up or all way down. hah.

[@militogonzales7829]

What I don't understand why japanese peoples do not buy ,renovate and rent these, even their locations are more than their prices ,i really do not get them😮

[@AndrewSheldon]

After 2 decades of falling property and accustomed to underutilized property, most people are depleted. Also, they like modern. Professional standards for refurbishment. Generally Japanese aren't very efficacious investors. I.e. postal savings deposits getting 1% or less. Inflation 4%??

[@rejoiceblossom9225]

AI world. Population growth is not important

[@ussoopsogaking4369]

I’m interested but I don’t have money. What can I do with 10 k

[@jonathanalbinorodriguez7192]

You have instagram...?

[@shumatsuopost]

Yes, it's @shumatsuopost.