How does holding it 4 to 6 years would be ok?
You need to beat the fixed deposit rate (near zero risk)
Simple comparison : 1.1M property 1M loan@4.5% 100k Deposit
Monthly installment = 5,066k Monthly maintenance = @.35c (say 1000sqft) = 350
5 year cost = 303,960(5066*12*5) + 21,000(350*5*12) + 100,000(deposit) = 424,960
loan outstanding = 911,579
If you sell at 1,336,539 (424,960+911579) , congratz, you get your money back
*of coz not this simple, since you need to pay stamp duty+lawyer fees+agent commission+what nots
*above is stupid simple calculations, please add/minus any rental income/misc fees
so the big question, can you get 1,336,539 after 5 years? wish i got a crystal ball

for comparison, near zero risk investment (put money in fixed deposit @3% )
1st lump sump 100k, subsequent monthly topup 5066
after 5 years, you get 443,901 (earn 43k)
Warren Buffett - "When forced to choose, I will not trade even a night's sleep for the chance of extra profits"
- but some people don't like to sleep at night
