Condo For Rent

The family has been renting out a condo to a serviceman. A real estate company handles the tenant finding and all the paperwork. We just found out that the current tenant and his growing family need more space. I went with J-Pop to inspect the place before he signed off on the tenant's contract.

There's a chance that Noriko and I will be moving into it. It all depends on if the real estate company can find a new renter. It would be a nice place to live but I'd rather rent money go into the in-laws' bank account. The ceiling on some servicemen's rental allowance is about $1,600 per month and coincidentally, that is about what most places charge them. A civillian or a Japanese citizen could get it for a few yen less. Some real esate companies specialize in housefinding for military people and their families.

The front and back side of the building. Our condo is on the second floor, third from the end.

A view of the walkway in front and of the front door.

Looking down the hall toward the front door and of the living room area (taken from a similar looking spot that would be the dining area).

Halfway down the hall is the room holding the tub/shower, the dual washer/dryer machine, and the sink. The toilet has it's own little broom closet room, next door.

Here's the tatami room. Only brand new houses with progressive Japanese people don't have them. There are two more rooms that have some kind of cushiony faux wood look to them.

And finally, here is a view of the balcony and from the balcony. It overlooks a little neighborhood park.

It would be kind of scary to move into it. That would be one more action suggesting a longer term stay, over here. On the other hand, I could finally have some privacy, guests could actually come visit, and I could finally make good on my offer to friends and family of, "Of course, you can stay with us!" The condo is about 10 minutes from the nearest station (as opposed to my current 29 minutes) and about 20 minutes closer to Tokyo. For you students of Miura Peninsula geography, we are south of Yokosuka, now. This condo is between Yokosuka and Yokohama.