Can we use our 401Ks to buy a property here?

Joey and Take discuss their real estate ventures in Japan, focusing on using self-directed IRAs and 401Ks for property investment. They highlight the complexity and potential of this strategy, especially in areas like Tokyo.  The episode also covers their experiences with house renovation, the challenges of poor insulation in Japanese homes, and updates on their website Akiyamart, a platform for Japanese real estate discovery. They conclude with reflections on their financial situation and the learning opportunities from their projects. Japanese Real Estate Finder: https://www.akiya-mart.com/ [https://www.jillow.com/] Video tour of our house: https://vimeo.com/878142072?share=copy

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We’re Joey & Take—two friends who dreamed of owning a cheap home in Japan. So we bought one...and then three more! Dreaming of owning property in Japan? We cover everything you need to know and more. Highlights include: * Pros and cons of purchasing in Japan * How to identify high-value properties * The complexities of Japan’s real estate market * Challenges for foreign buyers * Interviews with locals, expats, and experts * All the mistakes we’ve made (so you can avoid them!) Find your Japanese dream home: www.akiya-mart.com [https://www.akiya-mart.com/] Serious about buying? Let’s chat! https://www.akiya-mart.com/buy [http://www.akiya-mart.com/how-to-buy/] Take a video tour of our Beppu Akiya: https://vimeo.com/878142072 Take a video tour of our Tokyo Akiya: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ils4PSA8kqg Drop us a line! contact@akiya-mart.com