All Forum Posts by: Casey Maeda

@Priti Donnelly you based in Tokyo? Would like to explore more about the Tokyo commercial RE market. Btw I'm from Mississauga :)

@Terrell Garren as you well know, in the RE world the smell of urine is the smell of money. Best of luck! Great post

@Daniel F. Harb people talk about diversification, have a bit in the stock market and RE. That's bs. I sold my position in the stock market including 401k money all to invest in RE - thank god. I'm diversifying my position investing in different types of RE to hedge risk by buying cashflow properties, syndication deals and invest in appreciation markets with not so much cashflow in different parts of the globe. Perhaps you can adopt a similar strategy...good luck!

Originally posted by @John Acheson:

Malachi, is it true that generally most SFHs in Japan depreciates?

We are so lucky in the USA with so much appreciation...

It really depends on the area. In general, when you buy a SFH in Japan outside Tokyo, the value of the home goes to zero, the land retains its value or goes up if you are lucky. This is the typical Japanese mindset for properties in Japan.

Tokyo which is where I live is a different ballgame.  Tower mansions tend to go up or retain its value, depending on proximity to the train station and other factors.  New construction I know some people who have made a killing buying and selling the property before the concrete even hits the ground, more speculative investing obviously.  So if you were to invest in Japan, I think tower mansions in the 23 ward core or mult-family is a decent investment, depending on price like any other investment. 

@Diana Muresan would like to get more details on your foreign national program. Will pm you...thx

@Joe Santos FYI As a Canadian you’ll also need to setup a LLC to prevent withholding on rental income in the states. Something to look into

@Harry Joseph I would listen to @James Masotti and use the $400 to educate yourself first. You've come to the right place to learn more about the industry. Good luck!

@Bruce Crawford , just registered for the monthly Tokyo meetup.  Will try to make the one in October - look forward to exchanging ideas!

@David Gotsill thanks for the heads up on the monthly BP meetup! Since I am based in Tokyo I will certainly look into it! Too bad you already left Tokyo, would of been nice to meet face to face! Curious to know more about why you are targeting Huntsville - will send you a pm! cheers

@Kent Hall, I'm based in Japan and invest in Dayton. Pm me if you want further info or want to link up in jp!