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

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