A Shikoku Fixer-Upper for the Price of a Used Car

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A wooden farmhouse in Tokushima for ¥850,000. Theo walks Mei through the inspection, the red flags, and the surprise upside.

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How the listing came in
Foundation worries and the post-and-beam reality
Termite damage vs. termite damage
Verdict: would we buy it?

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