[Dunan]

This is why you buy a fully-depreciated ~40-year-old apartment or house.

I spent my entire life's savings to do this and it was the best decision I ever made. When and if I leave Tokyo, I will rent it out for side income. I can't overstate the peace of mind this gives me.

[ekianjo]

What happens though when they decide to tear down the building? How much of the value do you recoup?