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5 things we did wrong, 5 things we did right
Season 1 Episode 13
The hosts Take and Joey celebrate surpassing the typical podcast milestone of 12 episodes. They reflect on their recent experiences in Japan, particularly the challenges and insights gained from sett…
Published on 2 years ago
Disappearing neighbors, construction updates & wrapping up our time in Japan
In this episode, Joey and Take discuss their experiences and updates from Japan. They chat about headphones, reflect on Thanksgiving, and share updates on their house construction, including the inst…
Published on 2 years ago
Can we use our 401Ks to buy a property here?
Season 1 Episode 11
Joey and Take discuss their real estate ventures in Japan, focusing on using self-directed IRAs and 401Ks for property investment. They highlight the complexity and potential of this strategy, especi…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
Dear Diary Series: "What's our exit plan" + Asking the hard questions
Season 1 Episode 10
Take and Joey are both jobless at the moment and are trying to figure out how to make some money. They have hired a contractor to renovate the house, and they are also looking for ways to scale their…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
Fire in the Neighborhood & Contractor Quote follow-up
Joey & Take share an update on the recent fire that occurred near their house in Beppu, Japan.
They discusses their interest in potentially buying the land where the burned house stands. They also ta…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
Getting Remodel Quotes in Japan
Season 1 Episode 8
Take and Joey discuss their experiences with two contractors as they plan renovations on their house in Japan.
They provide insights into their interactions with these contractors and their cultural …
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Professional Cleaners, Gym memberships, & Laundry in Japan
Season 1 Episode 7
Take and Joey tackle the post-Fukuoka cleanup after a night out. They share their experience with a cleaning service that helped with a massive amount of trash, including construction materials. The …
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Day 10 Impressions after Buying in Japan
Season 1 Episode 6
The hosts, Take and Joey, reflect on their first 10 days living in a cheap abandoned house in Japan. They discuss their experiences and challenges, such as the need for DIY renovations, assimilating …
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Dear Diary Series - Master Bathers
Season 1 Episode 5
In this episode the hosts, Take and Joey, discuss their recent experiences in Japan as they work on renovating an abandoned house. They share their progress, including improving their living conditio…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Dear Diary Series - First impressions of our abandoned house
In this podcast episode, Joey and Take discuss their recent move to Beppu, Japan.
They initially had a challenging experience upon arrival, finding their new house in worse condition than expected. …Published on 2 years, 2 months ago