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Dear Diary Series - Contractor crisis, AkiyaMart pivot, and our plans to buy in Tokyo
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- Buying a House in Japan
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- Feb 21, 2024
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- 2050
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Summary
In Episode 21, Take and Joey navigate contractor setbacks, deliberate AkiyaMart's pivot towards a B2B model, and plan for Tokyo property purchases. They share the complexities of establishing a legal entity in Japan for their business, touching upon rebranding considerations due to expanding beyond Akiya listings. The episode also explores their ambitions to host a launch party and their contemplation of two Tokyo properties, weighing the benefits of each for future Airbnb ventures and potential business expansion. Contractor Crisis and Project Delays [00:02:00] Establishing a Legal Entity in Japan for Business [00:11:00] AkiyaMart's Pivot and Rebranding Considerations [00:17:00] Planning for a Tokyo Property Purchase [00:24:00] For further insights into their adventure and helpful resources, Take and Joey have provided the following links: Explore Japanese Real Estate Finder Akiya-Mart: Akiya-Mart Watch a video tour of their house project: Vimeo House Tour Read their feature in Business Insider about the trend of buying abandoned homes in Japan: Business Insider Article