Two weeks ago, Channel News Asia did a profile on the overseas investors who invested in Malaysian properties. It is quite a challenging situation because the owners would have to contend with a mixture of:

1. Not able to rent out. (Homes is affordable to overseas folks to buy, too expensive for locals to rent)
2. Falling property values.
3. A vacant estate do not make such a vibrant neighbourhood, which in turn makes it less attractive to people moving there.
4. Property security issues.

As REIT or property investors, this is a pretty good read as it drives home a point to me. While the property price can be attractive, the value may depend on how vibrant is the location and the neighbourhood. The value is more than just the unit itself. However, I focused my attention on the words of the owner that shared his experience at the start of the article. Jonathan bought a 4-room condo at Lovell Country Garden in 2018....