Erik Bought a $69 Akiya
Episode 102 of the Buying a House in Japan podcast, hosted by Take Kurosawa, titled "Erik Bought a $69 Akiya" was published on October 17, 2025 and runs 45 minutes.
October 17, 2025 ·45m · Buying a House in Japan
Summary
Erik is back to share his recent success in acquiring a $69 house near Niigata [https://www.akiya-mart.com/listing/177567065?currency=usd&is-metric=false], making it his third property in the area. The hosts dive into the details of the purchase, including the challenges of double commission fees and the overall costs associated with putting the house in his name. Erik and the team discuss potential renovations, the perks of the location, and future plans for the property. They also touch on topics like the local fish market, kite surfing, and potential issues such as tsunami risks and neighboring abandoned properties. Towards the end, the conversation shifts to other real estate ventures, including a possible surf house in Shikoku and the ongoing adventures in snowboarding and kite surfing. Buying a House in Japan is a production of AkiyaMart. Find your Japan dream home at akiya-mart.com [https://www.akiya-mart.com/]. 02:52 Understanding the $69 House Deal 03:55 Double Commission Fees Explained 06:19 Breakdown of Additional Costs 09:02 Property Details and Future Plans 11:59 Renovation and Legal Considerations 25:00 Estimating Renovation Costs 25:34 Discussing Property Condition 26:40 Siding and Structural Concerns 28:37 Tear Down Properties 29:03 Potential of the Miko Spot 30:40 Sauna Business Ideas 32:11 Mobile and Off-Grid Living 34:07 Snowboarding and Surfing Adventures 39:23 Exploring New Property Opportunities 43:28 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans
Episode Description
Erik is back to share his recent success in acquiring a $69 house near Niigata, making it his third property in the area. The hosts dive into the details of the purchase, including the challenges of double commission fees and the overall costs associated with putting the house in his name. Erik and the team discuss potential renovations, the perks of the location, and future plans for the property. They also touch on topics like the local fish market, kite surfing, and potential issues such as tsunami risks and neighboring abandoned properties. Towards the end, the conversation shifts to other real estate ventures, including a possible surf house in Shikoku and the ongoing adventures in snowboarding and kite surfing.
Buying a House in Japan is a production of AkiyaMart. Find your Japan dream home at akiya-mart.com.
02:52 Understanding the $69 House Deal
03:55 Double Commission Fees Explained
06:19 Breakdown of Additional Costs
09:02 Property Details and Future Plans
11:59 Renovation and Legal Considerations
25:00 Estimating Renovation Costs
25:34 Discussing Property Condition
26:40 Siding and Structural Concerns
28:37 Tear Down Properties
29:03 Potential of the Miko Spot
30:40 Sauna Business Ideas
32:11 Mobile and Off-Grid Living
34:07 Snowboarding and Surfing Adventures
39:23 Exploring New Property Opportunities
43:28 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans