Tag: finance
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Case Studies of Actual Property: Park Green @ Pavilion 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 property viewing I attended this time was Park Green @ Pavilion Bukit Jalil. This is a pre-built property, meaning it is still under construction and I…
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Case Studies of Actual Property: COVO at 16 Sierra @ Puchong South
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 property viewing I attended six months ago was COVO at 16 Sierra @ Puchong South. This is a pre-built property, meaning it is still under construction…
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Case Studies of Actual Property: Pavilion Square
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 property viewing I attended a few months ago was Pavilion Square. This is a pre-built property, meaning it is still under construction and I would be…
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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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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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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,…