Household income: approx. ¥9,000,000 (around $60,000 USD)
Family: Married couple
Before — Previous Life
Rented apartment about one hour from central Tokyo
Monthly rent: ¥150,000 (≈ $1,000 USD)
Now — With a Dual-Purpose Home
Loft-style dual-purpose home in Setagaya, Tokyo
Monthly mortgage payment: ¥245,000 (≈ $1,650 USD)
Rental income: ¥180,000 (≈ $1,200 USD)
→ Net housing cost: about ¥65,000 (≈ $440 USD)
By renting out part of their home, the family now enjoy living in central Tokyo with much lower monthly costs —while also building long-term wealth through property ownership.