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I’m planning a dual-property strategy and need your take on the math, I am a late 30s Single Singaporean.

The Singapore Plan: Buy a 4-room resale flat at Edgefield Plains (~$600k), take a mortgage, and rent out two rooms to cover the loan. Is this a solid cash-flow foundation?

The Overseas Plan: Use my remaining cash to buy properties in Malaysia (RTS link play), Japan (cheap Yen yield), or Dubai (tax-free luxury).
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Hi! You're on the right right track as far as planning a multi-property strategy.

However, to buy overseas property while owning an HDB flat, you must complete your 5-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) first. During the MOP, HDB strictly prohibits owners from purchasing any private residential property, locally or overseas

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Hi Sir/Mdm,

Buying a HDB flat and renting out the rooms is a good idea as the rental should be able to help you cover a significant amount of mortgage. I have a renovated 5 room flat at Edgedale Plains, you can take a look.

https://www.propertyguru.com.sg/listing/hdb-for-sale-134-edgedale-plains-500101402

As for buying properties overseas, you may need to keep in mind that Sing dollar is always strong and your capital gain overseas may be eroded by the currency gain. Overseas properties may attract high tax and maintenance fees as well. Investing in REITs or blue chips may be better options in my opinion.

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(✔1) Rent out 1 master bedroom and 1 common bedroom to improve your monthly rental income.

(✔2) You can only purchase an overseas residential property after completing your HDB's 5-year MOP.

(✔3) During the MOP, HDB owners are not allowed to own any private residential property, whether in Singapore or overseas.

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Good day to you.

The proposal is to purchase a well-renovated resale 4-room HDB flat, where you rent out two of the common rooms, with air-conditioning, at around $800 to $950 per month, to offset the cost of your mortgage loan, which is highly viable.
However, there is a need for you to fulfill the MOP requirement before you are eligible to purchase any private residential properties, within and/or outside Singapore. When the time comes, you will need to obtain the market conditions, currency conversion, and the policies governing the property purchase.

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