Don’t let emotions dictate your investment decisions
Emotions play an important role in some of the most important decisions we make but when it comes to investing, emotions can do more damage than good. Most of us think we’re making rational choices but when it comes to financial matters in reality we’re often not....
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Even Monkeys fall out of trees!
Always look up, to be safe! There is a wonderful phrase that comes in very useful living here in Japan and it is “猿も木から落ちる” which translates to “even monkeys fall out of trees”. But what does that even mean??? Basically, even those that have...
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Japan has a stable rental market
Real estate investing like any investment vehicle comes with risks. These risks can be difficult to control for beginners on their own. Things such as rent not being paid, tenants damaging property, items in the house breaking down and needing to be repaired and other...
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Great time to buy? – YES!
The Nikkei Asian Review has some excellent articles and I stumbled across another one this week. The article says that foreigners are no longer buying Japanese Real Estate! Apparently, prices are too high now with little room for improvement and that rental returns...
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Why Japanese property is a great investment.
One of the strongest draw cards for investing in Japanese property markets is the high rental earnings that are possible. Upwards of 5%+ is common and in some properties it’s possible to get above 10% earnings. Traditionally finding properties that have a high...
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8.5% net return in Shin Osaka
This deal came into the office today. 8 minutes from Shin Osaka, on the 8th floor of a 13 floor building. The building was constructed in 1980 with 181 apartments. A west facing 18.5 square meter apartment with a 2 square meter balcony. The current tenant pays...
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Increased Immigration into Japan
Property prices in Japan should increase in the coming years because of the rising immigration in Japan. Japan has had a history of being isolated. Aside from being geographically difficult to reach, for much of its early history, the country for the most part...
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Why Property?
I speak to a lot of people about property, the benefits, the excitement and the returns. Almost always I am asked… why property? Then why not stocks, share… bitcoin? Well bitcoin will have to wait for another day but for now, let’s look at stocks and...
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3 Types of Property Assets
One of the most asked questions when purchasing properties for investments is should I purchase a property for capital growth or for rental income? To begin with there are 3 types of property assets. Growth – Properties that most likely will grow in value. Often these...
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New Year – New Deals
A family unit for a change 2019 is up and running, its going to be a busy and exciting year. As you know JPI specialises in single unit apartments close to the city centre within 5 minutes walk of a train station. Economical, good, clean and inviting properties that...
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Stability the Key to Building Wealth
We teach all JPI investors that property in NOT a get rich quick investment. It is a slow, steady and stable way to increase your wealth. It’s one of the main reasons we insist on a minimum 5 year investment. Sim often discusses mindset and its role...
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Where do Chinese Property Investors park their money?
Surprising news? Mainland Chinese money flows through every corner of the globe. The economic powerhouse has grown and grown at an amazing pace over the past 30 years. Personally, I can remember, 22 years ago, visiting a growing city in southern China called...
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