Dear Diary Series - Contractor crisis, AkiyaMart pivot, and our plans to buy in Tokyo
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Show Notes
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