Household income: approx. ¥7,000,000 (≈ $47,000 USD)
Family: Couple with three children
Before — Previous Life
Rented apartment in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture
Monthly rent: ¥90,000 (≈ $600 USD)
Now — With a Dual-Purpose Home
Garage-style dual-purpose home in Sendai
Monthly mortgage payment: ¥118,000 (≈ $780 USD)
Rental income: ¥115,000 (≈ $760 USD)
→ Net housing cost: about ¥3,000 (≈ $20 USD)
The family now lives in a newly built home with almost zero housing costs—
a home that not only fits their lifestyle but also works as a smart, long-term investment.