A 32-year-old real estate investor who retired early to Japan shares 2 software tools that helped him set up a profitable Airbnb business he can manage from abroad

Manny Reyna moved to Japan in 2025 and manages his investment properties from abroad.

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• Manny Reyna quit his job and moved to Japan in 2025 after growing his portfolio of rental properties.
• He now manages his properties remotely, with help from a property manager and software tools.
• AirDNA helped him find a strong rental market, while PriceLabs helps him price his rentals.

In 2025, Manny Reyna quit his project management job and moved to Tokyo with his family.