Finding an $18K Diamond in the Rough (featuring Matt Guy)

When it comes to Akiya, many look for a diamond in the rough—and Matt Guy's new home proves they exist. In this episode, Matt discusses how he found his property, the shifting market in Myoko, and the key things that must align for you to secure your dream home. 00:09 Introduction 02:14 Why Myoko? 03:10 Myoko snow: Like no other 04:44 Soon-to-be neighbors! 06:45 The shifting market in Myoko 08:07 Restaurants in Myoko 10:40 How locals feel 12:19 Matt's new property 13:35 Snowy Japan: A foreigner's bubble 16:36 Matt's property: Price & condition 21:21 Finding the property 26:01 Advice for buying in Myoko Check out Matt's new property: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSYRyN89erw

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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