— A New U.S. Real Estate Investment Model Combining High Lodging Occupancy with Short-Term Depreciation Benefits —
GATES USA Inc (Headquarters: United States; hereinafter “GATES USA”), the U.S. subsidiary of GATES GROUP Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Yuji Sekino), has launched a real estate investment service for Japanese investors utilizing Park Model Homes at the campground resort “Camp QYB” in the state of Texas.
This service is designed to allow Japanese investors to access U.S. real estate with a relatively small initial investment. It features the dual advantages of generating stable cash flow through lodging operations while simultaneously benefiting from short-term depreciation under Japanese tax regulations.
【Camp Resort “Camp QYB,” Texas, USA】
► “Camp QYB” Camp Resort – Introduction Video (Texas, USA) https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/xc8krt5l8l1saef8xi5gc/Dallas-Bridal-Show-Hero-FINAL.mp4?rlkey=bx3omhbkkkl1begw1z0xwmfur&e=1&st=w0m8pwst&dl=0
■ Service Overview
A Park Model Home is a compact, cabin-style trailer home of approximately 20–40 square meters, equipped with a kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom, offering a high-quality lodging experience. In the United States, this type of accommodation is widely used at campgrounds and resort facilities and is recognized as one of the most popular lodging formats.
In this project, Park Model Homes are installed and operated as lodging units at Camp QYB, a campground resort located on the shores of Lake Bridgeport, a large lake approximately 1.5 hours by car from the Dallas metropolitan area in Texas.
[Camp Resort “Camp QYB”]
• Offers lakeside activities, BBQ areas, and RV sites, attracting a wide range of guests from families to outdoor enthusiasts
• A rare location combining proximity to the Dallas metropolitan area with both a large lake and on-site lodging facilities
• Strong drawing power supported by demand for water-based leisure activities
• Expansion of Camp QYB enables the capture of growing weekend retreat demand
■ 市場背景と成長性
In the Dallas metropolitan area and surrounding regions of Texas, where this project is located, sustained growth in lodging demand is expected due to the following factors:
• Dallas is one of the fastest-growing population centers in the United States
• Expansion of “weekend leisure” demand accessible without air travel
• The rarity of locations combining large lakeside settings with lodging facilities
• High occupancy operations leveraging the existing attraction of established campground resorts
Against this backdrop, lakeside cabin-style accommodations are attracting attention as lodging assets capable of achieving both high occupancy rates and strong profitability.
■ 投資の主な特徴
• Reduced vacancy risk through a sublease structure
• Repair and maintenance support system (excluding major structural repairs)
• Guaranteed future buyback price
• End-to-end support in Japanese, covering contracts, operations, and U.S. tax filings
• Currency diversification through U.S. dollar-denominated assets
• Combination of lodging income and short-term depreciation benefits
From a Japanese tax perspective, Park Model Homes are expected to provide income-reduction effects through accelerated expense recognition, compared to typical domestic real estate investments in Japan.
[Sample Investment Overview]
• Investment amount: Approx. JPY 13 million and up per unit
• Estimated monthly rent: Approx. JPY 120,000 and up
• Property management: Operated by a local campground management company
• Target investors: First-time overseas real estate investors, remote owners
Investment conditions may vary depending on exchange rate fluctuations, tax law revisions, and other factors.
■ Future Outlook
GATES USA will continue to utilize lodging, residential, and resort assets across the United States to create an environment in which Japanese investors can confidently engage in overseas real estate investment.
Looking ahead, the company aims to expand its service offerings by developing multiple properties and diversifying exit strategies, thereby supporting global asset formation for its investors.
■ Message from the CEO
Yuji Sekino
CEO, GATES USA Inc
“In Japan, rising inflation and interest rates are accelerating a reassessment of where assets should be allocated. The key feature of this service is that investors can participate in a demand-driven lodging market in Texas—one of the fastest-growing states in the U.S.—using Japanese yen, while earning income denominated in U.S. dollars.
In addition to stable cash flow generated through lodging operations, this investment model leverages short-term depreciation under Japanese tax law, making it possible to simultaneously design for profitability, tax efficiency, and currency diversification.
GATES USA will continue to provide U.S. real estate investment opportunities backed by real demand, supporting Japanese investors in building globally diversified portfolios without overconcentration in domestic assets.”
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■ Company Profiles
► GATES USA Inc
Headquarters: Dallas, Texas, USA
7920 Belt Line Rd., #745, Dallas, TX 75254, USA
CEO: Yuji Sekino
Established: August 2024
Business Activities: U.S. real estate operations and investment services
► GATES GROUP Inc.
Headquarters:
Sumitomo Realty & Development Shinjuku Grand Tower, 34F
8-17-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
President & CEO: Yuji Sekino
Established: May 2018
Website: https://ir.gatestokyo.co.jp/
► GATES Inc.
Headquarters:
Sumitomo Realty & Development Shinjuku Grand Tower, 34F
8-17-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
President & CEO: Yuji Sekino
Founded: December 2012
Capital: JPY 100 million
Business Areas:
■ Financial Sector
• RWA (Real World Asset) business
• Crowdfunding business
• Lending business
■ Renewable Energy Sector
• Development and operation management of grid-scale battery storage systems
• Structured finance for grid-scale battery storage projects
• Solar power generation investment business
■ Real Estate Investment Sector
• Sales of investment studio apartments
• Brokerage and sales of investment studio apartments
• Whole-building real estate investment business
• Overseas real estate investment business
Website: https://gatestokyo.co.jp/