Who Should Buy a Japanese Home? (featuring AkiyaHub's Shu Matsuo Post & Brett Lee)

As a high schooler, Shu Matsuo left Japan for the United States with no desire to return. Today, Shu and his business partner Brett Lee are “all in” on Japan. In this episode, Shu and Brett share their personal and professional reasons for leaving the US, their newly-launched AkiyaHub service, critical tips for first-time buyers, and most importantly, who should (and shouldn’t) buy a Japanese home.00:00 Introduction + Shu & Brett’s newly-launched AkiyaHub05:32 ROI difference in US vs. Japanese real estate08:51 Going “all in” on Japan14:37 Cost of living comparisons (US vs. Japan)15:43 The right kind of person to buy a Japanese home22:29 How much should I expect to spend on a home?22:31 Dream homes24:58 Tips for first timers28:37 Current Japanese real estate market trends31:29 Should I wait for things to get cheaper?32:58 Respecting local sensibilities33:54 Lessons to learn in addressing the Akiya problem

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