Webinar Announcement: Profitable Minpaku M&A for Investors Facing Real Estate Market Challenges Amid Rising Interest Rates and Currency Fluctuation

Finance Ai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka, CEO: Takuro Tanaka) is hosting a free online webinar from June 15 (Mon) to June 21 (Sun), 2026, for office workers, individual investors, and real estate investors facing difficulties due to rising loan interest rates, the weak yen, inflation, and soaring material costs caused by the 'naphtha shock'. The webinar will cover the criteria for evaluating 'Profitable Minpaku (vacation rental) M&A'.

This is a limited-time free online distribution for those who cannot attend the live seminar on June 13, 2026, or who wish to learn immediately about minpaku investment, small M&A, and acquiring businesses.

Background: Changes in the Real Estate Investment Environment The environment for individual investors is changing drastically due to speculation of Bank of Japan interest rate hikes, rising residential and business loan interest rates, the impact of the weak yen on imported material costs, and the 'naphtha shock' driving up construction material prices.

While investors consider traditional real estate routes—finding land, building properties, and obtaining loans—many are unable to move forward due to rising construction costs, stricter loan criteria, and increased capital requirements.

Conversely, against the backdrop of the weak yen, demand from foreign tourists visiting Japan remains high. Minpaku, which captures accommodation demand, is gaining attention as an investment vehicle capable of attracting foreign currency from inbound travelers.

Proposal: Profitable Minpaku M&A Finance Ai proposes 'Profitable Minpaku M&A', which involves acquiring existing vacation rental businesses that already have sales, reviews, and operational track records. Starting from scratch requires extensive preparation, including property selection, permits, interior design, furniture, cleaning protocols, and listing on booking platforms.

Why Speed and Assessment Matter Now In real estate, rising interest rates increase debt burdens, and rising construction costs inflate total investment amounts. Furthermore, tighter loan assessments make it difficult to secure financing for desired properties.

While taking time to decide is important, good investment opportunities wait for no one. In Minpaku M&A, it is crucial to assess sales, profits, reviews, operational systems, permits, location, and contract terms with a sense of speed.

What is Profitable Minpaku M&A? It is an investment method of acquiring an existing vacation rental business. It allows for decision-making based on actual business performance. However, future profits are not guaranteed. Investors must carefully evaluate net profits after accounting for rent, cleaning, agency fees, OTA commissions, utilities, repairs, review maintenance, and the feasibility of future resale.