Demolishing This House In Japan Costs $30,000 | Ep. 152

<p>Takeru and Joey reach a major milestone on the Buying a House in Japan podcast as they celebrate surpassing  50 episodes. In this episode, they recap all six properties they have purchased across Japan and lay out their plans for their next big focus: rebuilding their $3,500 ski house in Myoko, Niigata.</p><p><b><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></b></p><ul><li><b><strong> 150 Episodes Milestone</strong></b></li><li><b><strong>Recap of All 6 Properties</strong></b></li><li><b><strong>The Myoko Ski Chalet Project:</strong></b> Dealing with snow maintenance, narrow road access, chainsaw demolition teams, meeting with Sekisui Chemical in Tokyo, and working with Mitch at Ikigai Housing in Iiyama.<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GCCJNSvaEbnF0WsPkVoSLoVYeA3c_36J6GYBgp_R8zo/edit" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> </a></li><li><b><strong>Lifestyle ROI vs. Airbnb Hosting:</strong></b> Why rising host fees and administrative hurdles in Japan make lifestyle value and long-term rentals more attractive than short-term Airbnbs.<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GCCJNSvaEbnF0WsPkVoSLoVYeA3c_36J6GYBgp_R8zo/edit" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> </a></li></ul><p>Resources and Links Mentioned</p><ul><li><b><strong>Website:</strong></b> Browse Japanese real estate listings and check out the Mokomoko Buyers Club at<a href="https://mokomoko.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> mokomoko.com</a>.<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GCCJNSvaEbnF0WsPkVoSLoVYeA3c_36J6GYBgp_R8zo/edit" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> </a></li><li><b><strong>Mitch at Ikigai Housing / Ikigai Co:</strong></b> Partner in Iiyama assisting with demolition and prefab build options in heavy snow regions.<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GCCJNSvaEbnF0WsPkVoSLoVYeA3c_36J6GYBgp_R8zo/edit" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> </a></li><li><b><strong>Sekisui Chemical / Sekisui Heim:</strong></b> Corporate home builder in Tokyo evaluated during initial planning.<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GCCJNSvaEbnF0WsPkVoSLoVYeA3c_36J6GYBgp_R8zo/edit" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> </a></li><li><b><strong>Feedback &amp; Listener Email:</strong></b> Send questions and feedback to <a href="mailto:podcast@mokomoko.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">podcast@mokomoko.com</a>.<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GCCJNSvaEbnF0WsPkVoSLoVYeA3c_36J6GYBgp_R8zo/edit" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> </a></li><li><b><strong>Social Media:</strong></b> F