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post Nov 10 2020, 06:40 PM

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This is what we call life, life is never guarantee or certain. Heck you could be even die of heart attack tonight.

So glad I bought my 1st property at age 21, sold then another at 29 year old, sold and just bought my 3rd last year. Total profit from the 1st 2 properties is RM600k.
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post Nov 10 2020, 07:03 PM

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1. buy what you can afford. never go out of your capability. Of cos once you have commitment on loan, you gotta cut your expense somewhere else to balance out. If you gonna get into housing loan and end up no savings, I'd suggest you work on your income 1st.

2. unlike other countries, depend on your job nature, but most of your job opportunities will gonna be around klang valley. and sadly, property price for these areas are already flipped multiple times. job distance is definitely something to consider, but you can't assume you will never change your job location for the rest of your life.

3. rent house is not a bad thing. just rmbr you are paying someone for their investment. they are happier if you never ever buy your own property.
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post Nov 10 2020, 07:15 PM

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sounds like you shouldn’t buy a house

just build your wealth and take it slow
you can buy house at 40 50 60 years old no problem

or live a nomadic life and travel the world meet people from every city and every culture

your life is yours, you decide what to do with it, not anyone else

QUOTE(clockpulses @ Nov 10 2020, 05:10 PM)
It'd been few years already,  iam a very fickle minded whenever to decide buying a house. I WANT to buy a house because i want it, not saja saja, but Everytime i seriously thought about buying a property (own stay), i put hours hours hours of research and consideration. So many what ifs in my mind,  to the point i gave up tbe idea of buying a house and going debt free route and save as much and enjoy life as much as i can.

The What Ifs

1. I lost my job?
2. My salary got cut?
3. More pandemic coming?
4. if i buy a house can i still afford to do thing i used to do?
5. What if i change job or company relocate me somewhere more farther?
6. What If there's a sudden big increment of non bank commitment,  like kids, etc etc
7. Age is middle 30, what If i hold a little longer,  save money and buy house at 45 year old, then only eligible for 25 years loan. Donno can afford or not
8. Unexpected repair bill?
9. Will iable to save more for retirement?

Above questions are not for you.

At the moment I'm enjoying my life, car loan will finish soon, sometimes i felt too comfortable and boring. Can own a house make life less dull?

Seen and heard many cases that many people were getting fired this year i suddenly become coward to commit. Even a high income like pilots can be layed off.

Should i enjoy my debt free life?

Do you have the fear of buying a house?
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post Nov 10 2020, 07:25 PM

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i am more worry about i do not have my own roof when i retire with no active income source.

That's why i have 1 now.
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post Nov 10 2020, 07:28 PM

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QUOTE(imnotabot @ Nov 10 2020, 06:06 PM)
Maybe find a hobby? Buying a house just because you feel too comfortable sounds silly.
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This is the thing, i love travelling and car (repair, replace parts etc)

But both are not possible now due to covid, and err no landed house to work on my car

One of the reason i want a landed house is to learn repair own car. Both above are my passion

This post has been edited by clockpulses: Nov 10 2020, 07:30 PM
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post Nov 10 2020, 07:35 PM

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QUOTE(Newsray @ Nov 10 2020, 06:00 PM)
You need to balance out the risk yourself.
Losing job is real.
So how do you mitigate this?

Assume you have some saving or cash, how do you secure and grow the fund?
As you said economy is not good, your cash in bank will lose its value over time.

Seems like you want to spend more and enjoy.
Why not, if you have a good planning with your income and job.
Remember spending more is basically the same as paying for house loan.

At the end of the day, you still need a place called home.
When you retire, do you have enough money to keep paying rent, assuming you are spending on your happy days now.
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This is a good advise. I don't mind giving up travel hobbies (after covid) for certain no of years, at least until my income is much higher

This post has been edited by clockpulses: Nov 10 2020, 07:35 PM
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post Nov 10 2020, 07:41 PM

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QUOTE(Cmyong88 @ Nov 10 2020, 05:47 PM)
What if 30 years later non of your worries came through and you're still living in your rented house
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Believe me, this is one of my what if laugh.gif

Another what if is what if i got bad neighbours?
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post Nov 10 2020, 07:42 PM

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Why hold the money, buy la.
House appreciate, Ringgit depreciate.
Worry so much, are u a man !?
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post Nov 10 2020, 07:45 PM

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QUOTE(clockpulses @ Nov 10 2020, 05:10 PM)
It'd been few years already,  iam a very fickle minded whenever to decide buying a house. I WANT to buy a house because i want it, not saja saja, but Everytime i seriously thought about buying a property (own stay), i put hours hours hours of research and consideration. So many what ifs in my mind,  to the point i gave up tbe idea of buying a house and going debt free route and save as much and enjoy life as much as i can.

The What Ifs

1. I lost my job?
2. My salary got cut?
3. More pandemic coming?
4. if i buy a house can i still afford to do thing i used to do?
5. What if i change job or company relocate me somewhere more farther?
6. What If there's a sudden big increment of non bank commitment,  like kids, etc etc
7. Age is middle 30, what If i hold a little longer,  save money and buy house at 45 year old, then only eligible for 25 years loan. Donno can afford or not
8. Unexpected repair bill?
9. Will iable to save more for retirement?

Above questions are not for you.

At the moment I'm enjoying my life, car loan will finish soon, sometimes i felt too comfortable and boring. Can own a house make life less dull?

Seen and heard many cases that many people were getting fired this year i suddenly become coward to commit. Even a high income like pilots can be layed off.

Should i enjoy my debt free life?

Do you have the fear of buying a house?
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Think too much boss.
1) Set aside a 6 month emergency fund.
2) Set aside a 6 month emergency fund.
3) Set aside a 6 month emergency fund.
4)
i) Buying a house requires sacrifice. However, contrary to popular belief. There are houses out there with mortgages < rental rate.
ii) You can also opt to house "hack". Rent out rooms to lower your cost of ownership.
5)
i) Don't pick a job that is far away.
ii) Rent out your house to generate rental income, while you rent else where.
6) Now do you see how much your parents sacrificed for you?
7) Buy earlier, over the medium long term. Property prices appreciate in tandem with inflation rate.
8) Set aside a 6 month emergency fund.
9) Why cannot?
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post Nov 10 2020, 08:03 PM

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I went yolo with my first house purchase when i just started my first job half year or so. Never regret to this day. Fast forward 5 years, already fully paid.
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post Nov 10 2020, 08:12 PM

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buy if you want to stay. don't buy if you want to invest, or anything, apa lagi for "saja saja"

the cost and the time required to do it is immense, don't bother breaking your head.

Just save your money for now, at least after covid 19 goes away. Cash is king. Property is not liquid. You can always find decent subsales any time that you like, don't get pressured by the upcoming "new condo", or "hot investment".
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post Nov 10 2020, 08:13 PM

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QUOTE(clockpulses @ Nov 10 2020, 07:41 PM)
Believe me,  this is one of my what if laugh.gif

Another what if is what if i got bad neighbours?
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You sure this is about a house? Or you being crippled by your excessive worries? Do you behave such a way with other major decision in your life?
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post Nov 10 2020, 08:28 PM

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my 1st house, i beli cash, dont like paying bank interest laugh.gif
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post Nov 10 2020, 08:37 PM

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Just think about one thing, the rental you paying now you use to pay housing loan. Of course your rental is not enough to cover the loan, at least you using that money to pay for your own house.
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post Nov 10 2020, 08:38 PM

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Life is about taking some risk. As the saying goes no risk no gain. If you are worry about commitment, think twice about raising a family
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post Nov 10 2020, 08:40 PM

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TS just remember this 4 letters....

YOLO

How old are you nao!?

How many more good years do you have!?

Y
O
L
O

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post Nov 10 2020, 08:49 PM

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simple solution: rent for the time being, buy house in cash once you have accumulated enough.
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post Nov 10 2020, 09:09 PM

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same with ayam


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post Nov 10 2020, 10:41 PM

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QUOTE(clockpulses @ Nov 10 2020, 07:28 PM)
This is the thing, i love travelling and car (repair, replace parts etc)

But both are not possible now due to covid, and err no landed house to work on my car

One of the reason i want a landed house is to learn repair own car. Both above are my passion
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If that is your passion, then it makes sense to buy a house.
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post Nov 10 2020, 10:55 PM

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1. I lost my job?
2. My salary got cut?
3. More pandemic coming?
4. if i buy a house can i still afford to do thing i used to do?
5. What if i change job or company relocate me somewhere more farther?
6. What If there's a sudden big increment of non bank commitment, like kids, etc etc
7. Age is middle 30, what If i hold a little longer, save money and buy house at 45 year old, then only eligible for 25 years loan. Donno can afford or not
8. Unexpected repair bill?
9. Will iable to save more for retirement?

1-5 are dependent on your marketable skills. If you are a sought after professional or top sales person, you sgoyld not worry.

6. Kids are gift from God, the extra commitment is worth it.

7. Buy when opportunity comes, when it is at a good price and location

8. How big is the repair? Buy home insurance.

9. Sell your house if you need to liquidate for retirement.

Fix your 1-5 first, the rest will be easier.

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