Author: Kat
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Case Studies of Actual Property: Parkside Residences | Setia Federal Hill
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 second property viewing I attended was Parkside Residences | Setia Federal Hill. This is a pre-built property, meaning it is still under construction and I would…
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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 & Park Residences in Bukit Jalil. My first visit to The Park 2 was during the…
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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 frustration of finding what looked like a great deal, only to be told it was…
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My First Property Journey: Cash Flow!
Read Time After investing in the stock market and reading countless books, I’ve come to appreciate several advantages of real estate that equities simply don’t offer. Real Estates are: tangible, allows the use of leverage, bring in monthly cash flow. In Japan, the rental market is definitely more attractive, given that most people rent rather…
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What to Do With Your Japanese Pension When You Leave the Country
If you’re a foreigner leaving Japan, one big question comes up quickly: What should you do with your Japanese pension? When I was preparing to leave, I wasn’t sure if it was a permanent move or just temporary—and honestly, I had no idea what to do with my pension either. I was clueless how…
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Reverse Culture Shock: Working Culture Japan vs Malaysia
Read time ⏲ After working in Japan for 4.5 years, I landed my first ever full time job in Malaysia. Six months in… and wow. I did not expect reverse culture shock to hit this hard. Here are 4 things that still confuse me daily: 1.Colleagues or… Friends? ” You can share anything…
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Rental Scam in Malaysia: My Friend Almost Got Tricked — Read This Before You Rent
Read time ⏲ A few weeks ago, my Korean friend, who was relocating to Malaysia for work, texted me that she found a perfect apartment. But something felt off. When she contacted the “owner”, she was immediately asked to transfer a booking fee to secure the unit. She hadn’t even viewed the property yet.…
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He Took Big Risks and Got Rich — Should I Do the Same?
Read time Last month, a Malaysian friend of mine working in Japan told me that he met his high school friend, Jay, who was visiting for a holiday. He was surprised to learn that Jay has already started several companies, a full time crypto trader and achieved financial freedom. Jay owns an apartment in KL…
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What Happens If You Miss a Credit Card Payment in Malaysia? (Real Story)
Read time ⏲ Missing a credit card payment is awfully painful. After a few months I returned to Malaysia and started a new job. Around the same time, my dad had a emergency health issue and had to be admitted to the hospital. I was overwhelmed. I was still adjusting to a new work environment,…
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How to send JPY from SMBC to Overseas Bank Account?
Want to send Japanese Yen (“JPY”) from your SMBC account to your overseas JPY account, but not sure how? Using Wise is the easiest way to transfer money, however, there are some situations where you would want to use your SMBC account to do so. For example, funding your IBKR Malaysia account in JPY. This…