A blog about financial literacy, real estate, investing, and escaping the rat race in Malaysia and Japan.
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Property developers often highlight a property’s walking distance to a train station as a key selling point. As a result, homes located near MRT, LRT, or KTM stations are typically sold at a premium. However, Malaysia remains a car-dependent country,…
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Stocks at Record Highs, Gold at 6-Month Lows: Is an AI Bubble Forming?
The S&P 500, KOSPI, Nikkei 225, all hit record high last few week, driven by the AI boom. Among major markets, South Korea’s KOSPI has been a standout performer, supported by strong gains in semiconductor stocks that are benefiting from…
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Case Studies of Actual Property: Banyan Tree Signatures
The author is exploring an investment property aimed at cash flow, specifically Banyan Tree Residences in Kuala Lumpur. The property, appealing due to its location and amenities, shows promising monthly cash flow of RM1,148. However, the high price of RM1.5…
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Case Studies of Actual Property: Enlace Suites @ Pantai Sentral Park
The author is searching for an investment property and recently viewed Enlace @ Pantai Sentral Park, a pre-built development completing in September 2029. Despite its appealing features, the property presents significant negative cash flow, limited capital appreciation potential, and concerns…
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Case Studies of Actual Property: Park Green @ Pavilion Bukit Jalil
The author is seeking an investment property, focusing on cash flow. They evaluated Park Green @ Pavilion Bukit Jalil, a pre-built residential project. Despite its strategic location and amenities, the analysis revealed negative cash flow and limited capital gain potential,…
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Case Studies of Actual Property: COVO at 16 Sierra @ Puchong South
The author is searching for an investment property focused on cash flow. They analyzed COVO at 16 Sierra, currently under construction, but concluded it’s not a viable investment due to negative cash flow of RM656 monthly, despite potential capital appreciation.…
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Case Studies of Actual Property: Pavilion Square
The author discusses their property investment exploration, focusing on Pavilion Square, an upcoming development set to complete in 2029. Despite its prime location and potential for capital appreciation, the property exceeds their budget, resulting in negative cash flow. The project…
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Case Studies of Actual Property: Parkside Residences | Setia Federal Hill
The author shares insights from their property investment journey, specifically regarding Parkside Residences. Despite a promising location and backing from reputable developers, the property fails to meet cash flow criteria, showing negative monthly cash flow and high capital appreciation risks.…
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Case Studies of Actual Property: The Park 2 – Bukit Jalil
As mentioned previously, I am currently searching for an investment property, and I’ll be sharing my journey and analysis along the way. My main objective is cash flow. The first property viewing I attended was at The Park 2 &…
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How to Spot Fake Property Listings in Malaysia (And Avoid Wasting Your Time)
In Malaysia, fake property listings are surprisingly common. Some real estate agents post attractive—but nonexistent—units just to attract inquiries, then redirect you to other properties. Even though this is not allowed by law, enforcement is weak. I’ve personally experienced the…
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