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Daisuke Kobayashi and HCS: A New Era in Real Estate Consulting

In today’s ever-changing real estate market, industry veteran Daisuke Kobayashi, the CEO of Home Consulting Solutions Inc. (HCS), is transforming how property management is perceived. Based in Nagoya and Kawasaki, Kobayashi leverages over two decades of experience to guide others through the complications and challenges inherent in this sector.

The Reality of Real Estate Costs

With the soaring prices of materials and properties, Kobayashi addresses pressing issues like the inflated costs associated with large-scale repairs and new constructions. Having confronted the opaque nature of the industry firsthand, he was shocked to discover price discrepancies even for similar renovation jobs. For example, renovations for a single apartment unit varied drastically from ¥3.3 million to just ¥600,000 depending on the contractor. This realization propelled him to create effective strategies for executing these essential projects at fair prices.

Sharing the Truth of the Industry

Kobayashi's journey into real estate began when he purchased his first apartment while working with Fuji Xerox. This dual life sparked his passion, eventually leading him to establish HCS in 2005. Now, he provides consulting services specifically tailored to real estate owners, building a community of over 100 landlords—sharing knowledge that helps them avoid common pitfalls.

His methods have been documented and shared through lectures and books, including his notable work "Reducing Renovation Costs in Real Estate Investments" published by Chikumashobo. Moreover, starting in 2023, he's taken to social media platforms, especially YouTube, to disseminate knowledge, hosting the channel 'Unconventional Investment Studies by Real Estate Aniki'. The channel has amassed a significant following, surpassing 85,300 subscribers by April 2025, and reveals insights traditionally withheld by real estate brokers.

Current Media Contributions

HCS continues to evolve, offering various media outlets the opportunity for interviews, comments, and content contributions. Potential topics include:

• - The uncomfortably close relationship between management companies and contractors in repair projects.
• - The stark divide in real estate performance across regions amid declining national populations.
• - Pitfalls for novice investors ensnared by misleadingly high returns in regional properties and new constructions.
• - The surge in overseas investments in Tokyo and what the future holds.
• - Insight into how refurbishment costs can fluctuate wildly and identifying unfair practices among less scrupulous contractors.
• - Strategies for severely reducing costs in renovation projects, illustrating a case where a quote fell from ¥3.3 million to ¥600,000.
• - Evaluating the risks associated with investing in vacant properties and the tactics used by fraudulent real estate managers.

By sharing these insights, Kobayashi aims to protect potential investors from pitfalls and illuminate the often murky aspects of real estate investment. His dedication to increasing transparency has garnered respect within the industry and among his clients.

The Power of Community Support

HCS does more than just provide consulting services. It also fosters a community among real estate operators through the **