Buying Guides~1 min read2026-07-23
"6% gross" — how much actually lands? Unpacking net yield in Japan
A "6% return" in an ad is not 6% in your pocket. This unpacks management fees, repair reserve, fixed-asset tax and vacancy loss — running a Y30M second-hand unit to the bottom line — so you can tell gross from net.
Estate Prime Advisory Team
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