Navigating Japanese Real Estate


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Earn 6,000 USD in monthly rent, with the world's lowest interest rates for the highest returns! Ordinary Individuals Succeeding in Japanese Real Estate Investment: Secrets Revealed! Seize the opportunity presented by the weakest yen exchange rate in 30 years, and set your sights on Japanese real estate! In an unprecedentedly uncertain global economy, there is an investment that's catching everyone's attention: Japanese real estate! Investors are increasingly focusing on Japan as its property prices remain relatively affordable compared to other countries—they haven't surged as much. Additionally, with the current weak yen, Japanese real estate is becoming an invariably advantageous investment in terms of stability and profitability. But is foreign real estate investment accessible to individuals, or is it just for corporations, private equity funds, and inter-company markets? The answer is NO! Even ordinary individuals can invest in foreign real estate! With a weak yen, low interest rates, high returns, and stability, even private investors can own Japanese real estate. Embarking on direct investment in Japanese real estate can seem overwhelming at first. But investor Baek Seung, who has already paved the way, is here to share his expertise. From the countless questions received both offline and online, she has compiled this book around the most frequently asked ones, as well as those crucial topics anyone considering foreign investment must understand. In this book, not only have I addressed numerous questions, but I have also strived to include the experiential knowledge I have gained over time. I hope to make the investment points more easily understandable for all overseas investors interested in Japanese real estate. ※ While this book was published in South Korea and written for Koreans, it contains only those aspects that are universally applicable to foreigners acquiring Japanese real estate. Although specific references to Korea or Seoul may be made, the overall flow has been modified for clarity and comprehension. (A footnote has been included) ※ This book is available exclusively as an eBook, with a total of 49 pages in the PDF format. --- Table of Contents 0. Introduction Basics of Investing in Japanese Real Estate 1. Why Should You Invest in Japanese Real Estate? 2. Can Foreigners Buy Real Estate in Japan? 3. How Do I Obtain a Real Estate Loan in Japan? 4. How Much Investment Capital is Required? 5. What are the Tax Implications for Koreans Buying Property in Japan? Myths and Truths About Japanese Real Estate 6. What Happens if There is an Earthquake? Will the Building Collapse? 7. With the Decline in Population, Isn't There a Risk of Increased Vacancies? 8. Interest Rates in Japan Might Rise Soon; Will Real Estate Prices Fall? 9. It Seems Difficult to Manage Property from Afar; How Can It Be Done? 10. Can I Invest in Japanese Real Estate Without Speaking Japanese? Procedures for Investing in Japanese Real Estate 11. How Do I Handle Currency Exchange? 12. How Do I Transfer and Manage Money Without a Japanese Bank Account? 13. How Do I Find Real Estate Listings in Japan? 14. I'm Worried About Fraud; Isn't It Risky? 15. What Are the Mortgage Rates for Real Estate in Japan? 16. How Can I Repatriate Money Earned in Japan? Corporate Investment in Japan 17. Can Foreigners Establish a Corporation in Japan? 18. Can Employees Set Up a Corporation? 19. What Are the Taxes on Corporate Investments in Japan? Japanese Real Estate and Visas 20. Can I Immigrate to Japan Through Real Estate Investment? 21. What Types of Visas Are Available in Japan? 22. What is a Business Management Visa? (Special Chapter) Advice for International Investors (PR) Baek Seung's Japanese Real Estate Investment Services




The Savvy Foreign Investor's Guide to Japanese Properties


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Did you know that Japan is the world's second-largest real estate investment market? No surprise if you didn't, because even many Japanese investors aren't aware of it--or that a 2018 report from leading investment research firm MSCI Inc. valued Japan's market at US$798 billion in 2017.One problem foreign investors face, in fact, is the crucial lack of dependable, actionable information about Japanese properties. In the Savvy Foreign Investor's Guide to Japan, real estate advisor and investor Toshihiko Yamamoto and U.S.-trained global architect Masatoyo Ogasawara tell you exactly how to find, assess, buy, manage and even build great properties in Japan--and how to avoid all the pitfalls along the way.Here are just some of the insights they'll give you:Who's buying property in Japan, and where and whyHow top investors see the market, and two real-world casesInvestment options both conventional (condos, apartment buildings, etc.) and unconventional (Airbnb, kominka and more)Practical property-hunting tips and techniquesHow to find the right property management firmHow the new Minpaku Law affects rental propertiesInsuring your investment wisely, including disaster coverageBuilding countermeasures for fire and earthquakeHow to find and deal with architects and contractorsWhether you're a pure investor, have plans to live in Japan or are already here, this book gives you several potential roads to solid yields in one of the world's most stable and desirable property markets. Toshihiko Yamamoto was a corporate executive working for major firms such as Konami Corporation and Sony Pictures Entertainment and a commodities trader in London for five years before getting deep into the real estate market as an investor, real estate broker and property advisor. He's determined to raise the reputation of real estate investment in Japan, and specializes in assisting foreign buyers and sellers the market.Masatoyo Ogasawara is a registered architect in New York and a first-class architect in Japan who graduated from the University of Tokyo with dual degrees in aeronautics and architecture, went on to the Harvard University Graduate School of Design, and then joined Pei Cobb Freed & Partners in New York. The latter was the domain of Pritzker prizewinner I. M. Pei. He now runs his own firm in Tokyo, Masatoyo Ogasawara Architects, which specializes in high-end residential and commercial structures, providing world-class, high-end and diversified services in English to international clients.




Landed Japan


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Note: This book was previously published in print format as "Landed: The guide to buying property in Japan," ISBN 978-98817147-3-2. The ebook edition contains a new introduction. Landed: The guide to buying property in Japan is a resource for anyone purchasing—or thinking of purchasing—real estate in Japan. Whether you're looking for a family home, a ski chalet or an investment property, Landed Japan will save you time, money and effort.




Japan Foreclosed Property (2015-16)


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Japan Foreclosed Property is a guide for English-speaking foreigners to avail of the opportunities to buy foreclosed property in Japan at a substantial discount through court-admnistered tenders. The guide provides the reader with a broad array of resources inclusive of the political, economic, social pretext for investing in property in Japan, as well as how to participate in the process, how to research, strategies, what you need to do, and how to fix up properties. The guide is targeted at English speakers, because the author purchased several foreclosed properties in Japan, and he saw the opportunity for a guide for those people who wish to live, retire or holiday in Japan, because the country is highly regarded by expatriates.




The Real Book of Real Estate


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From the #1 bestselling author of "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" comes the ultimate guide to real estate--the advice and techniques every investor needs to navigate through the ups, downs, and in-betweens of the market.