All Forum Posts by: Dan Baker

I though about investing here, but recently decided to change my mind.  It's generally a cash buyers market. the land is what it holds the value not the home.  After about 20 years the homes generally lose 60% of the value, and the owners don't mainrain them either because they are considered as disposable.  The lending situation is difficult too.  As a forgeiner your forgein credit score means nothing here, and they are hesitant to lend to non japanese.  If you have a permanent residence Statius it becomes a lot easier, but generally for a primary residence only.  Once you have established credit, then you can get a loan for the entire house plus the tax's (primary residence)  at generally 1-1.25%.  There are a lot of company's here that can help you find property's but be carfule about where you buy.  

Hope this helps 

Yokohama is very far for me, I live near yokota AFB.  I'll have a hard time getting to Yokohama in time enough for a meeting, and I'll have to pass this time. Sorry 

 Sorry for the long delayed response, I've been away for little while. Thursdays  in general are very good for me, but I'm very busy until I come back at the end of September.  I would love to see this group grow but it's very difficult for me to attend if it's not something on a set day of the month. As an example every other Thursday or even the third Thursday of every month.  that way I can move things around and I can be more flexible with business schedule. 

hey there,

you'll want to check out the post 

"BP Meetup in Tokyo - any interest??"

we are in the beginning stages of setting up regular meetings here in tokyo.  we would love to heve you. 

Wednesday's are good for me in general, I have other obligations. Monday, Thursday, Saturday's are best for me.

Wish I could be there, hope you guys have a good meeting. 

 That's a bit far for me. I'll see what I can do. 

can't the 10th. Where is this place? 

there is a  group on meetup already.  I tried to contact the organizer about a month or so ago, but with not luck.  

  The last location was great, I'll be OK with anything as long as it's not more than an hour and 15 minutes from my house. 

Oh yeah, 

That would be great, Nicholas has been asking to do the same. I'm ok with that, let's set something up so time in the near futur.