Mr Shu, I fallow your video daily, I was very impressed to your post, very professional and you are a true asset of Japan by bringing a multi culture in Japan. Yes, I would like to do the same as Mr Ruben experience to own a property in Japan. But a don’t speak the language and I don’t know anyone in Japan to facilitate all my questions, would you possibly help me?
Congratulations to Reuben! Ota-ku is such a nice place and this home is so beautiful. Really interested in buying a home already renovated as well but working on purchasing an akiya to start collecting income. Looking forward to the next videos for more insight and info.
I have several friends living in Ota-ku -- this looks like the area around 西馬込。 My only concern would be the 新幹線, but maybe it's just background noise. The best area of Ota-ku (IMHO) is around Ikegami Honmon-ji Temple 池上本門寺. Also, check out the Korean BBQ at Panmunjeom 板門店！
In the master bedroom you could turn the one closet into a desk/office area with storage shelves. The other room with deep closet could turn into walk in closet or a desk/shelving area. like have shelves at the back of desk going up from desk height to ceiling.
Mr. Ruben, the house looked so nice and have big size too. I hope we can meet someday. You are Otaku and we are not so far away. We are in Yokohama. We will be here in June too.
Job well done, Shu. It looks like a decent house at that price in or close to Shinjuku, if I'm not wrong. I don't think it would cost more than $10K to make this house gleam. I'm waiting to be your next ‘Ruben’ ! 👍👍
Congratulation! One question is once purchased already a house in Japan, the problem is how to live in permanently. Would that be easy to apply Permanent Residence of Japan ?
172k is a little steep, though the location of the house is pretty good. i guess it really depends on what one really wants to do. whether to buy an empty house in the country side for real cheap; to buy a rental property for investment purposes; to buy multiplexes at a market that gets the best returns and not necessarily at a town where you would want to live your self; or for some other purposes. me, i want to get a traditional old fashioned japanese style ryokan at a snowy ski resort town, muahahah
Driving in Tokyo, and owning a car in an urban city, is about as enjoyable as driving in Manhattan, and owning a car there. If you've ever done it, you know it is not worth the hassle.
For those who don't know Ota-ku... (literally) when the wind blows the entire ku smells like garbage because the incinerator, waste and sewage plants are there. No thanks.
Congratulations on the new purchase. I have one question does it have a designated parking space? How big is the house.? How much land does it come with?
@@aviationaviation1032 You have to look into that yourself, of course. Like in most urban cities, the prices for parking vary depending on the parking lot, if it's covered parking, etc.
@@shumatsuopost is it rebuildable ? my understanding is if the road is less than 4meters wide leading in to the house then it can't be rebuilt. I'm wondering if this is the case for this house as it appears to be down a laneway
@@le_th_ the answer i was looking for either yes a vehicle can park on site or no . i am fully aware of parking lots if you can find one within 2klm of your home. Parking lots are expensive and there is no street parking in tokyo or infact across nippon.
It’s alarming to me that so many Westerners are buying property in Japan moving there and then complaining about the culture and rules of etiquette they’re not use to. Why don’t they move to Korea or China? Japan’s culture is so respectful and the country is so clean. They won’t fit in and will quickly tire of respecting it - I’ve seen it time after time. 😢
Ota-ku in Tokyo. If you think it's small, I guess you've never lived in Manhattan or London. Tokyo is a major urban center of the world. Japan is a chain of islands. They don't have endless land there.
Hello from Indonesia. Congratulation to the new owner. I grew up in Ootaku, Tokyo. My parents former house was 10 min walk from Ookayama station. Ootaku is a great place to live. It is quite and accesible. And my favorite part of Ootaku is this big lake called Senzoku ike. A great place to spend weekends.
Hey guys, congratulations on another happy client! Where is Collin? Is he shy 😂? I hope you didn't stop working with him on clients 😄 He is fun to watch!
We, my husband Tino, and I are in Yokohama just purchased a house. We are from California too. We have to get our key on April 8 and return U.S. right after. I followed the instructions to purchase from your video. We really appreciate your video which helped us so much. We have questions. We are retired couple. We only came here to purchase a house with sightseen visa. Is there any idea that we can apply kind of visa that we can stay more than 90 days at once ? (for total of 180 days for a year). We have house in California and rental property too. We bought a second home in Yokohama, but we do want to stay here little longer than 90 days every time.
Not in Tokyo. In fact, ota-ku is quite far from main Tokyo area. You wouldn't find something this big or cheap if it was closer. 172k in los angeles? Maybe like a sprinter van and live in that lol.
Not in one of Tokyos wards it's not. Try buying a house in Manhattan, London, Paris, Berlin, Sydney or Melbourne for this price...or even double this price. You can't.
This is a nice one for sure, I hope he enjoys it. I just have a hard time envisioning myself in most of these houses because of their proximity to their neighbor, lack of sun light and a yard and parking space. I have to be surrounded by nature so the city (for what I am seeing) may not be for me.
@@shumatsuopostit’s rough. Took me a year to get a condo in San Diego. My condo is 1/3 the size of his place, but 3 Times the price. My 401k, which i have had for 20 years, Will be able to withdraw with matching in 5 years. I’m thinking to move to Neyagawa-shi.
I feel so jealous,he didn't just bought a house,he also bought a new life like he will be a different man for now,and the house is konda cute and beautiful,and also the attic os so fine imagine having an attic in japan and other than that can you not imagine the attic can also is turn it into the master bedroom which has aton of storage damn if i was rueben the attic is going to be my new master bedroom or my new man cave.
$172K. You can't even buy a tiny studio in a condo building in California for that price, unless the monthly maintenance fees are $2K a month (and that will only go up in perpetuity, as long as you own it).
This house is gorgeous. Honestly, if this house were mine, I wouldn't do a thing to it. I love it just as is. What a unique feature that attic is. Congratulations to Ruben!
Do you want to buy a house in Japan like Ruben did?
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Mr Shu,
I fallow your video daily, I was very impressed to your post, very professional and you are a true asset of Japan by bringing a multi culture in Japan.
Yes, I would like to do the same as Mr Ruben experience to own a property in Japan.
But a don’t speak the language and I don’t know anyone in Japan to facilitate all my questions, would you possibly help me?
Already did that, but nothing happened. So currently in Tokyo and looking at stuff by myself!
Congratulations to the new home owner. It does have a great view and I can't believe I'm saying this too much storage
Thanks for watching!
house is in immaculate condition for that price. I was thinking its gonna be an akiya. But it's a decent house in tokyo !!
Congratulations on the new home.
Congratulations Ruben!
Very nice! Congratulations Ruben!
Thanks for watching!
Congratulations to Reuben! Ota-ku is such a nice place and this home is so beautiful.
Really interested in buying a home already renovated as well but working on purchasing an akiya to start collecting income.
Looking forward to the next videos for more insight and info.
Glad you like it!
how much are you looking to spend
Nice home. Awesome!!! 🎉 CONGRATULATIONS!🎉
Thanks for watching!
2:09 "After a storm comes the calm". "비 온 뒤에 땅이 굳는다."
雨過天青？
Congrats Rueben 🎉
I have several friends living in Ota-ku -- this looks like the area around 西馬込。
My only concern would be the 新幹線, but maybe it's just background noise.
The best area of Ota-ku (IMHO) is around Ikegami Honmon-ji Temple 池上本門寺.
Also, check out the Korean BBQ at Panmunjeom 板門店！
In the master bedroom you could turn the one closet into a desk/office area with storage shelves. The other room with deep closet could turn into walk in closet or a desk/shelving area. like have shelves at the back of desk going up from desk height to ceiling.
Awesome video, lighthearted, non douchey, thank you for sharing and thank you for positive video ❤
Love to hear that! Thank you!
The whole house looks new, as if no work is needed! It’s definitely move in quality!
Good quality and good price.
I agree!
Wow great looking space, in Tokyo and immediately livable! Nice price for it!
Yes, he got a great deal on this. Very good location just south of Shinagawa.
Mr. Ruben, the house looked so nice and have big size too. I hope we can meet someday. You are Otaku and we are not so far away. We are in Yokohama. We will be here in June too.
very nice would have loved to hear more background story on this and what he's planning to do with it
Think the room up top with all the closets would make a perfect office because it’s narrow.
Job well done, Shu.
It looks like a decent house at that price in or close to Shinjuku, if I'm not wrong.
I don't think it would cost more than $10K to make this house gleam.
I'm waiting to be your next ‘Ruben’ !
👍👍
Love to hear that! Thanks!
Congratulation! One question is once purchased already a house in Japan, the problem is how to live in permanently. Would that be easy to apply Permanent Residence of Japan ?
Would you know whether a home purchase gets one permanent residency right now
As an otaku, knowing there's a place called Ota-ku feels like destiny
Great location 5 min to Shinjuku and Ikebukero
❤it is nice property with value price🎉🎉
Yes it is!
Awesome pad!
172k is a little steep, though the location of the house is pretty good. i guess it really depends on what one really wants to do. whether to buy an empty house in the country side for real cheap; to buy a rental property for investment purposes; to buy multiplexes at a market that gets the best returns and not necessarily at a town where you would want to live your self; or for some other purposes. me, i want to get a traditional old fashioned japanese style ryokan at a snowy ski resort town, muahahah
Watching these makes me excited to buy. Can't wait for this to be me!
Best of luck to you!
this mexican guy s smart
He's smart and handsome.
Great place. And congrats to the buyer. But he better be bringing a big family. Looks like way too much space for a single guy like me.
nice video mister
Thanks for watching!
Is this akiya house?? How did he purchase.. did I miss this part?
I missed the price. What was it? Thanks ❤️
Nice house but NO parking space is why I wouldnt want it 😢
Driving in Tokyo, and owning a car in an urban city, is about as enjoyable as driving in Manhattan, and owning a car there. If you've ever done it, you know it is not worth the hassle.
For those who don't know Ota-ku... (literally) when the wind blows the entire ku smells like garbage because the incinerator, waste and sewage plants are there. No thanks.
Congratulations on the new purchase. I have one question does it have a designated parking space? How big is the house.? How much land does it come with?
No parking but there are paid parking lots nearby. The structure is almost 100 sqm, including the attic. Pretty spacious for Tokyo 23 wards.
@@shumatsuopost what is the charge for paid parking per month. ?
@@aviationaviation1032 You have to look into that yourself, of course. Like in most urban cities, the prices for parking vary depending on the parking lot, if it's covered parking, etc.
@@shumatsuopost is it rebuildable ? my understanding is if the road is less than 4meters wide leading in to the house then it can't be rebuilt. I'm wondering if this is the case for this house as it appears to be down a laneway
@@le_th_ the answer i was looking for either yes a vehicle can park on site or no . i am fully aware of parking lots if you can find one within 2klm of your home. Parking lots are expensive and there is no street parking in tokyo or infact across nippon.
It’s alarming to me that so many Westerners are buying property in Japan moving there and then complaining about the culture and rules of etiquette they’re not use to.
Why don’t they move to Korea or China? Japan’s culture is so respectful and the country is so clean. They won’t fit in and will quickly tire of respecting it - I’ve seen it time after time. 😢
Great video. What is the rent yield gross?
He bought it to live in it. One of his daughter's is coming back with him on his next trip.
nice
Thanks for watching!
do have to pay cash or can you finance
cash
Good luck buddy....California is coming for your assets....😂
How much was it? Uusally you say, you didn't say.
Yes, he did. Go watch again and listen this time. He says it very clearly.
172k for a house.. wow
I just put away my first 1 000 000 yen in wise and started saving 🤭
where general area? its so tiny
Ota-ku in Tokyo. If you think it's small, I guess you've never lived in Manhattan or London. Tokyo is a major urban center of the world. Japan is a chain of islands. They don't have endless land there.
Wow! I had no idea Beat Takeshi (Kitano) had a secret Mexican love child. Happy to know he's doing well in life and has bought a house in Tokyo! 😄
Hello from Indonesia. Congratulation to the new owner.
I grew up in Ootaku, Tokyo. My parents former house was 10 min walk from Ookayama station. Ootaku is a great place to live. It is quite and accesible. And my favorite part of Ootaku is this big lake called Senzoku ike. A great place to spend weekends.
That's a nice house and a nice deal. You mentioned the buyer found the listing himself. Where did he find it?
AtHome - it certainly didn't last long online.
At that price he got a really great deal. I just have to be patient for one for me in kanagawa. 😊
That's true!
Hey guys, congratulations on another happy client!
Where is Collin? Is he shy 😂?
I hope you didn't stop working with him on clients 😄
He is fun to watch!
Thanks! Ruben was my client. So there was no Colin this time. We work on some projects together but not all of them. He's got his own clients, too.
Id love to live in Japan, but have no idea what Id do there 😂
Just watching this makes me so excited. Congrats Ruben!
Love to hear that!
We, my husband Tino, and I are in Yokohama just purchased a house. We are from California too. We have to get our key on April 8 and return U.S. right after. I followed the instructions to purchase from your video. We really appreciate your video which helped us so much. We have questions. We are retired couple. We only came here to purchase a house with sightseen visa. Is there any idea that we can apply kind of visa that we can stay more than 90 days at once ? (for total of 180 days for a year). We have house in California and rental property too. We bought a second home in Yokohama, but we do want to stay here little longer than 90 days every time.
Isn't 172k a lot for that house? 🤔
Could be but there is no 172k house in California that would be hundreds of thousand in USD
it’s in Tokyo !
@@gailalbers1430 Ahh, okay.
Not in Tokyo. In fact, ota-ku is quite far from main Tokyo area. You wouldn't find something this big or cheap if it was closer. 172k in los angeles? Maybe like a sprinter van and live in that lol.
Not in one of Tokyos wards it's not. Try buying a house in Manhattan, London, Paris, Berlin, Sydney or Melbourne for this price...or even double this price. You can't.
Awesome! Congratulations! We need a follow up tour!
For sure!
Congratulations to the buyer!
Is this an average price for something like this in Tokyo?
Well done Rubin. Got a nice one there. Wishing you very the best in your fine house.
Thanks for watching!
That's a lovely house! Doesn't really need any renovations
Enjoy!
That's true!
Wow this wonderful. Congratulations Ruben
$176000 all in?
Yes :)
Congrats!
Also does Mr.Reuben also speak Japanese?
Far far far cheaper than Australia/ Melbourne .
This Californian loves to buy a Tokyo FLAT 😢😮 too
Hello, how much is the property? Thanks
This is a nice one for sure, I hope he enjoys it. I just have a hard time envisioning myself in most of these houses because of their proximity to their neighbor, lack of sun light and a yard and parking space. I have to be surrounded by nature so the city (for what I am seeing) may not be for me.
A lot easier process than in California - enjoy Ruben!
What's the process like in CA?
@@shumatsuopostit’s rough. Took me a year to get a condo in San Diego. My condo is 1/3 the size of his place, but 3 Times the price.
My 401k, which i have had for 20 years, Will be able to withdraw with matching in 5 years. I’m thinking to move to Neyagawa-shi.
Tips. Have a lot of money
Yes
I feel so jealous,he didn't just bought a house,he also bought a new life like he will be a different man for now,and the house is konda cute and beautiful,and also the attic os so fine imagine having an attic in japan and other than that can you not imagine the attic can also is turn it into the master bedroom which has aton of storage damn if i was rueben the attic is going to be my new master bedroom or my new man cave.
日本の社会問題だと思いませんか？
Where in Ota-Ku is this please - more or less?
Unless I was moving to Tokyo I don’t see why I would want to buy a house there.
Being able to stay more than a month or two could be quite difficult as well
@@peterbedford2610 90 days a year max.
What did he pay for it?
$172K. You can't even buy a tiny studio in a condo building in California for that price, unless the monthly maintenance fees are $2K a month (and that will only go up in perpetuity, as long as you own it).
That's seems like a very simple and comfy house. How much did he paid for that house? I probably missed it if it was in the video.
He paid $172K for the property.
Wow seeems such a good offer
I agree!
does the property tax increase every year in japan? how much do you pay for property tax?
Homes depreciate in Japan. It's not an investment like it is in the US unless you are renting it out for cash. I can't comment on the property taxes.
Beautiful house,,sure dont find anything in LA at that price 😊
So true!
Did I miss the sale price?
172,000
Cannot wait to find and buy a home in Japan, this is Awesome! Best Wishes!
You can do it!
This house is gorgeous. Honestly, if this house were mine, I wouldn't do a thing to it. I love it just as is. What a unique feature that attic is. Congratulations to Ruben!
It's amazing!
did he mention how much he paid? I might have missed it
172 😊
He paid $172,000 for the property.
thank you! beautiful home!@@shumatsuopost
Congrat Mr Ruben when you have time, I would like to buy a house, same thing you did. Pls send me email.