Merry Xmas, Long-term rental market, Property updates

In this post-Christmas episode, the hosts discuss cultural Christmas differences, recent property updates, including challenges with their Kitakyushu and Tokyo suburban rentals. They share insights on long-term rental management, cost-effective renovations, and landscaping efforts. Updates on their Myoko snow cabin and predictions for 2025 round out the episode, reflecting on their growth and future plans. 00:00 Introduction and Christmas in Japan 01:17 Throwing a Party in Tokyo 01:55 Updates on Kyushu Property 05:40 Challenges with Long-Term Rentals 14:07 Exploring Off-Market Deals 16:19 Tokyo Suburban Midterm Rental 18:04 Garden Rock Dilemma 19:19 Introducing Josh the Gardener 19:51 Finding a Property Manager 23:16 Tokyo Suburban Midterm Rental 24:12 Insulation Challenges 26:49 Snow Cabin Update 30:56 Reflecting on 2024 31:52 Looking Ahead to 2025