I recently spent two weeks in Japan. And while I was there, I began scratching on an idea…
Japan has one of the fastest-aging populations on earth. As a result, there are around 10 million empty and abandoned homes across the country. At the same time, deflation has kept prices suppressed, while much of the world has experienced high inflation.
That’s created something unusual…
An advanced country with a highly affordable cost of living…world-class infrastructure…and incredible food and culture…where you can own nice homes for under $100,000.
In fact, in some very nice areas, you’ll find homes requiring some updating for as little as $50,000 to $60,000. And this is not just a lifestyle play. There’s potential income here, too.
I’m still digging into this opportunity. But after I returned from Japan, I sat down with Ciaran Madden, editorial director of my Real Estate Trend Alert (RETA), to record a conversation for RETA members sharing what I’ve learned so far.
Click below to watch it on my YouTube channel. Then when you’re done, share your thoughts and questions in the comments below the video. My team and I read every one.
RETA Editorial Director Ciaran Madden and I dig into what I saw in Japan and why homes have become so affordable in one of the world’s most advanced countries. Click to view…
In our conversation, Ciaran and I discuss:
- How property in Japan—once one of the world’s priciest real estate markets—became so affordable.
- How its 10 million empty homes have created a buyer’s market most investors haven’t even considered.
- The lifestyle advantages of Japan for anyone who loves skiing, vibrant cities, and tropical beaches.
And beyond Japan, we touch on future scouting plans and other ideas we’re currently exploring, including:
- The frontier Caribbean market of Isla Margarita, Venezuela, where prices have collapsed—but long-term upside could be significant.
- Revitalizing hill towns in Sicily where demand is quietly returning.
- “Second city” plays in Europe that combine connectivity, lifestyle, and relative value.
It’s all in the video.
Wishing you good real estate investing,
P.S. To learn more about the destinations on my beat, check out my new YouTube channel, The Ronan McMahon Report.
With this new channel, I’m taking you inside the destinations my team and I are scouting—and showing you exactly how we evaluate them.
The first video on the channel is now live. In it, I break down what’s happening on the ground in Northern Portugal today…showcase the property I’ve bought there in the historic town of Caminha…and explain why this stretch of coast offers one of the most compelling opportunities in Europe right now.
Click below to watch…
And stay tuned. I’ll be dropping a new episode on Thursday.
In this first destination deep-dive on my new YouTube channel, I take you to a town in Northern Portugal where I’ve bought a 5,000-square-foot historic villa. Click to view…
