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Join the Asia Pacific Investor Network as we host Matthew Cox from Saucetown Properties and The Saucetown Investor as he discusses how he scaled his portfolio to 46 properties and how he streamlined his business from hustling tenant phone calls in the middle of the night to building a team that runs so much for him. Are you wanting to buy more properties but don't have the bandwidth to manage anymore rentals? Do you want to buy your first rental but aren't sure where to start with systems to run it like a business? Are you an exhausted landlord taking late night calls for broken toilets because you can imagine how to outsource or delegate landlord tasks and property management needs? Then this is for you. We are a group of veterans, active duty, milspouses, national guard, reservists, military families, expats, and business people with an interest in real estate and wealth building that live in the Asia Pacific region that meet up at locations across Japan, Korea, Guam, and Hawaii and virtually. For collabs or inquiries to join us please email: TeamAsiaPacific.rei@gmail.com

Coming soon...the Asia Pacific REI Summit April 1 & 2 at the Hyatt Regency Guam. Join us and investors across the region to learn, grown, find opportunities, and be a part of this unique community. Tickets opening soon.

Welcome back to the Asia Pacific Investor Network! In this episode, we dive into one of our community’s most requested and exciting topics: how to buy and renovate abandoned homes in Japan, known locally as akiya (空き家). Japan’s rural countryside is full of potential—with stunning landscapes, traditional homes, and thousands of vacant properties. As Japan continues to urbanize and its population declines, many of these homes are left empty, creating rare real estate opportunities for expats, military members, and international investors. 🔨Buying & Renovating Akiya in Japan Our guest speaker is Erik Buhrow, Business Manager at AkiyaMart, a startup helping overseas buyers access Japan’s hidden akiya market. Erik shares: His personal journey from growing up in Japan to running a construction company in the U.S. How he returned to Japan to buy and renovate akiya properties. How he’s building strong relationships in rural Japanese communities. What it really takes to navigate the Japanese property market as a foreigner. Whether you’re a military family stationed in Japan, a digital nomad looking to relocate, or an investor searching for value in a high-potential real estate niche—this conversation will give you insights you can’t find anywhere else. 📌 In This Video: Why akiya homes are an untapped opportunity Step-by-step tips for buying abandoned homes in Japan What to expect during the renovation process How to connect with local teams, realtors, and communities Financial benefits for foreigners: yen-to-USD conversion, lower property taxes, and lifestyle upgrades 💼 About Our Guest: Erik Buhrow – AkiyaMart Erik is an American-born real estate investor who spent his childhood in Misawa and Okinawa. After years in U.S. construction, he returned to Japan to invest in akiya homes—and is now pursuing a full relocation to Niigata. Erik brings valuable insight into bridging Western construction practices with traditional Japanese renovation, and he shares his boots-on-the-ground experience in this episode. 👉 Connect with Erik: erik@akiya-mart.com 🌐 Learn more about AkiyaMart: https://akiya-mart.com 🌍 Who This Is For: Foreigners living in Japan (expats, military, English teachers) Real estate investors seeking international opportunities Remote workers, retirees, and families looking to relocate Anyone interested in countryside living and Japanese culture 🔔 Subscribe for More: Don't miss future episodes covering: ✅ Cross-border investing ✅ Japan, Korea, Guam, and Asia-Pacific property trends ✅ Tax strategies, remote ownership tips, and more Subscribe to the Asia Pacific Investor Network and hit the 🔔 to stay in the loop! 📩 For collaboration or speaking opportunities, contact: teamasiapacific.rei@gmail.com #Akiya #JapanRealEstate #AbandonedHomesJapan #AsiaPacificInvestorNetwork #RealEstateInvesting #AkiyaMart #JapaneseProperty #ExpatJapan #MilitaryInvestors #RelocateToJapan #japanlife #internationalrenovation #renovationseries #yokota #kadena #misawa #campzama

💼 Want to invest in real estate but don’t have the upfront capital? In this bi-monthly virtual meetup hosted by the Asia Pacific Investor Network (APIN), we dive deep into creative financing strategies for real estate investors with special guest Willie Oyola of RNR Property Solutions. 🏡 Willie built his entire portfolio using creative real estate deals, including: Subject-To (SUBTO) Loans Private Money Lending Hard Money Loans Joint Ventures Assumable Loans Seller Financing If you’re struggling to scale your real estate investments—or don’t know where to start—this session will give you practical insights and strategies to move forward without relying solely on your own capital. 🚀 Don’t miss this powerful session packed with actionable advice for real estate investing in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. 🔔 Subscribe for more real estate investing strategies and network updates! 📍 Follow us on all platforms: @AsiaPacificInvestorNetwork 📅 Join our next virtual or in-person investor meetups—details announced on social. #CreativeFinancing #RealEstateInvesting #SubjectTo #SellerFinancing #AsiaPacificInvestorNetwork #RealEstatePortfolio #PrivateMoney #HardMoneyLoans #PassiveIncome #RealEstateTips

🏠 Investing in Abandoned Homes in Japan | AkiyaMart Founders Joey Stockermans & Take Kurosawa Join the Asia Pacific Investor Network as we sit down with AkiyaMart founders Joey Stockermans and Take Kurosawa to explore how they locate and purchase abandoned and deeply discounted homes in Japan. With Japan facing a surplus of vacant properties due to an aging population, investors are discovering unique opportunities to acquire homes for free or at steep discounts. In this episode, we dive into: How to find Akiya (abandoned homes) The process of buying property in Japan as a foreigner Navigating cultural and legal nuances Renovation strategies and costs Turning properties into Airbnb rentals, vacation homes, or long-term investments As bilingual investors, Joey and Take bridge the cultural gap and unlock real value through smart acquisitions, renovations, and repositioning of these overlooked properties. If you're curious about international real estate investing or want to learn how to tap into the Japanese market, this episode is packed with actionable insight. 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes on global investing, strategy, and real estate trends. #Akiya #JapanRealEstate #AbandonedHomesJapan #InternationalRealEstate #VacationRentals #AirbnbInvesting #RealEstateJapan #AsiaPacificInvestorNetwork #PassiveIncome #FixAndFlip

📈 Tax Strategy for Real Estate Investors | w/ CPA Jack Cohen The Asia Pacific Investor Network brings you another essential episode—this time focused on tax strategy for real estate investors. In this in-depth conversation with seasoned CPA Jack Cohen, we break down how to: Maximize real estate depreciation Navigate capital gains taxes Understand your tax brackets Leverage deductions to keep more of your income Whether you're a new investor or managing a growing portfolio, real estate tax planning is crucial for protecting your returns and building long-term wealth. 📌 Don’t miss these key insights to help you create a smarter tax game plan for your real estate investments. 📺 Watch more from the Asia Pacific Investor Network: [Insert playlist or channel link here] 🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights on investing, strategy, and market trends. #RealEstateInvesting #TaxStrategy #RealEstateTaxes #Depreciation #CapitalGains #PassiveIncome #CPATips #RealEstateWealth #AsiaPacificInvestorNetwork

The Asia Pacific Investor Network presents this practical guide to real estate networking. Whether you're a real estate investor or entrepreneur, building strong communication skills—especially when pitching to investors—is essential. A clear, confident elevator pitch can make a real difference at networking events, whether you're raising capital for your next project or just starting out with your first fix-and-flip or self managing your own portfolio of single family rentals. For international investors managing or acquiring assets from abroad, effective real estate networking is even more important for building relationships and closing deals.

The Asia Pacific Investor Network brings you this episode with our experts on the infinite banking concept. We will discuss this route of creative financing through whole life insurance to help real estate investors and entrepreneurs learn how they can leverage insurance policies as a bank. Our goal is to educate and help our networking group grown their wealth and passive income opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region.