Online Seminar Held from 1 PM on Saturday, July 11! Latest Trends in Los Angeles Real Estate: What is a Wealth Building Strategy That "Continues to Protect Value"?

Gold Online Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Benesse Building 2F, 2-30-1 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takafumi Yamashita) will hold a free webinar featuring Mr. Jun Sasaki from Mr. LAND Co., Ltd., Mr. Yoshiaki Maekawa, Loan Consultant at New American Funding, and Ms. Natsuki Takano, Real Estate Agent and Representative of Arcteria.

Seminar Overview

Theme: Overseas Real Estate

Date and Time: Saturday, July 11, 2026, 13:00 - 14:00

Participation Fee: Free

Venue: Online

Seminar Details Here

Scheduled Content

Los Angeles Real Estate Investment

-- A Wealth Building Strategy That "Continues to Protect Value"

Against the backdrop of a weakening yen, inflation, and global economic uncertainty, a movement to diversify assets into U.S. dollar-denominated assets is spreading, particularly among the wealthy, who are increasingly aware of the "risks of holding assets solely in Japanese yen."

However, this seminar aims to go beyond superficial discussions of mere "dollar asset investment" or the "overseas real estate boom."

The crucial point is the fundamental perspective of "which assets, and how should they be held, to protect their value over the long term?"

In Japan, it is common for buildings to be demolished once they reach 30 to 40 years of age, with the building's value becoming almost nil.

In contrast, the United States has a culture of maintaining and holding onto buildings for long periods, such as 60 or 70 years. Coupled with an inflationary environment, the asset value tends to increase with age, a fundamentally different concept from Japan (Note 1).

Especially in U.S. real estate, where new construction land is extremely limited, the scarcity of "location" is paramount in determining future value.

Within the U.S., Los Angeles, California, is not only a major global economic hub but also forms a real estate market with high asset value, supported by multifaceted demand from international population inflow, employment, education, entertainment, and technology (Note 2).

Furthermore, the area is currently experiencing increased urban value expectations in the long term, with the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, as well as the excitement surrounding Shohei Ohtani's performance with the Dodgers.

The essence of Los Angeles real estate investment lies not in short-term yields but in the concept of owning "the value of the location itself."

In desirable areas of Los Angeles, where value has been maintained and grown long-term due to scarcity, the prevailing idea is to pass down "tangible assets whose value is likely to continue" to children and grandchildren (inheritance/succession).

Moreover, for Americans, purchasing a home is seen as a tangible way to achieve the American Dream, simultaneously securing a place to live and building assets. Location is key in this regard as well.

This seminar, based on the latest real-time information from local agents and loan consultants, will explain:

◎ Why do wealthy individuals tend to prioritize "location" over "yield"?

◎ Why is it not always best to "repay loans quickly"?

◎ Why does post-purchase management significantly impact investment performance?

These "fundamental truths," which are never discussed in conventional Japanese wisdom or superficial investment information, will be explained in detail with real examples.

Additionally, we will discuss U.S. dollar-denominated financing from U.S. financial institutions as a strategy that does not rely solely on cash purchases. Practical content will also be covered, such as the structure of investment loans usable by residents in Japan and cash flow design utilizing 30-year fixed-rate loans.

Note 1: The Ultimate Guide to Home Price Appreciation

https://bilello.blog/2025/the-ultimate-guide-to-home-price-appreciation

Note 2: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED) S&P Cotality Case-Shiller CA-Los Angeles Home Price Index

https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/LXXRSA

(This does not guarantee future asset value appreciation.)

★ Increase Your Success Rate by Learning from Failure Cases

Los Angeles real estate is an asset where the outcome can vary significantly if you make the wrong choices in "how to buy" and "after buying." Therefore, this seminar will focus not only on information about "which property to buy" but also on "how to hold and protect its value."

Based on actual local case studies, we will frankly discuss real-world challenges that can occur and their specific avoidance measures, which are not found online, such as:

- Cases where asset value was damaged due to failure in selecting a management company

- Judgment errors due to insufficient home inspection/appraisal (*)

* The process by which a third-party organization appraises the price of a contracted property to determine its appropriateness.

- Lack of understanding of post-purchase costs and rising insurance premiums

- Risks of proceeding without understanding loan and escrow procedures

Overseas real estate is not an investment that ends with "purchase." Investment performance is only determined by including post-purchase management, repairs, rental operations, and exit strategies. Therefore, this seminar will also introduce the local network that provides full support in Japanese from purchase to holding, management, and sale through the "three-company integration" of Mr. LAND, local real estate agents, and loan consultants.

[Recommended for]

◎ Individuals considering asset preservation and diversification, with an estimated annual income of ¥30 million or more and financial assets of ¥50 million or more. ◎ Individuals considering "long-term asset formation that is likely to retain value" based on values different from Japan, rather than short-term yields. ◎ Individuals who want to own a global standard tangible asset that can be passed down to their children and grandchildren. ◎ Individuals who want to incorporate substantial U.S. dollar-denominated assets into their portfolio in preparation for the depreciation of the Japanese yen. ◎ Individuals considering overseas real estate investment after understanding post-purchase management, exit strategies, and U.S. customs. ◎ Individuals who already own U.S. real estate but wish to review their local management or financing.

[Seminar Content]

◎ Thinking about asset diversification in the era of a weak yen and inflation

◎ Why Los Angeles? The concept of investing in "the value of location"

◎ A perspective on long-term asset formation that cannot be seen from yield alone

◎ Reasons why post-purchase management affects investment performance

◎ Learning from actual failure cases: "What to do and what to avoid"

◎ Key points for purchasing U.S. real estate, including home inspection/appraisal

◎ Real-time property tours with live connection to local agents

◎ U.S. dollar-denominated financing usable by residents in Japan

◎ Cash flow strategies utilizing 30-year fixed-rate loans

◎ Local network supporting from post-purchase management to sale

Speaker Introduction

Jun Sasaki Mr. LAND Co., Ltd.

Born in 1977. After dropping out of university, he plunged into the real estate industry. He covers everything from upstream in detached house construction to downstream in brokerage and condominium management. After joining Mr. LAND Co., Ltd., while continuously proposing optimal solutions for income-generating real estate and land utilization to wealthy individuals and business owners in Japan, he faced the seriousness of Japan's macroeconomic stagnation and the "structural risk of holding only yen-denominated assets." At the same time, he focused on the strong network his company had with Los Angeles. Utilizing a live local network that cannot be obtained through mere site visits or superficial financial data, he oversees LA real estate projects specifically for Japanese investors. Currently, in cooperation with strong local partners, he proposes to wealthy Japanese individuals, conveying even the inconvenient truths necessary to avoid failure in LA real estate investment.

Yoshiaki Maekawa Loan Consultant New American Funding

Came to the U.S. as an exchange student in 1987, experienced an overseas assignment, and retired in 2001 upon receiving a recall order. After obtaining a California real estate license in 2002, he worked at a Japanese-affiliated real estate company before joining a U.S.-based real estate loan bank as a loan consultant. Since 2010, he has been active nationwide as a loan consultant for New American Funding. He personally invested in real estate in Texas and recognized the importance of management companies due to his experience with unpaid rent. He was later forced to sell due to the Lehman Shock. Based on these experiences, he advises on real estate investments that avoid failure.

Natsuki Takano Representative, Arcteria Real Estate Agent

Moved to the U.S. in 2000, graduated from the University of Southern California (USC) School of Theater in 2006, obtained a California Real Estate Salesperson License in 2009, and began her real estate career with Person Real Estate. In 2021, she obtained a California Real Estate Broker License, established the Natsuki Team, and continued her real estate business. In 2023, she established Arcteria, Inc., continuing her real estate and investment businesses. She currently operates her business as a Broker Associate at Person Real Estate and as the Principal Broker of Arcteria, Inc.

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Takafumi Yamashita, Representative Director

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