Ikhram MericanJun 14, 202012 min6 Reasons Why Mont Kiara Is a Good Investment in 2020Why is Mont Kiara one of the most popular neighbourhoods in Malaysia in terms of search? This article gives you 6 reasons.
Ikhram MericanJun 1, 202023 minHow to Flip a House for the First Time (Like a Pro) in 2020You've seen it, read about it, or heard about it. The insane profits that house flippers make. Flipping also appears to be so much fun....
Ikhram MericanApr 19, 20209 minWhy Rich People Would Rather Rent (+ What You Can Learn From Them)Once upon a time, only the less affluent rented houses. They rented because they could not afford the deposits to buy, or they couldn’t...
Ikhram MericanMar 8, 202011 minHow to Get Rich as a Property Investor (Not a Get Rich Quick Post)Have you invested in property only to find out that making money from it is not as easy as you thought? Tenants are hard to come by,...
Ikhram MericanDec 2, 20198 minLearn How Good Renovation Will Change Your ReturnsGood and tasteful renovations can transform your returns and experience as a landlord. In this post I provide you with examples of how you c
Ikhram MericanSep 23, 201911 minThe Art of Investing in Auction PropertiesNot too long ago, I met with Dr. Bad (pronounced Bard without the "r"). We met because he had some questions regarding AirBnB but our...
Ikhram MericanSep 9, 201910 minExposed: 5 Investment Strategies You Should Know AboutSince writing my book, The Ultimate Guide to Buying Property, I have been meeting and speaking quite regularly to a diverse group of...
Ikhram MericanAug 25, 20196 minHow Risky is Property Investment? (And How to Mitigate the Risks)I've met many property investors who regret their investment purchases and I've met few who are happy with their investments. According...
Ikhram MericanAug 18, 20191 minFundamentals Before StrategyThere are many property investment strategies that suit different people. Your strategy could be to find and buy auction properties at...
Ikhram MericanAug 11, 20194 minThe Fresh Graduate's Guide to Buying PropertyWhen I had graduated, property investment was the last thing on my mind. I had a privileged upbringing which was nice but it came with a...
Ikhram MericanJul 28, 20197 minHow to Furnish Your Property for Long-Term and Short-Term Tenants (Yes, There's a Difference)If you want to make the biggest impact on your rental returns, you MUST give serious thought to furnishing. This subject hardly gets...
Ikhram MericanJul 21, 20191 minThe #1 Approach To Successful Property InvestmentLast week I met with one of my Facebook page followers. She seemed a little worried with a property she bought for investment. She had...
Ikhram MericanJul 15, 20198 minHow to Make Money From Property Investment as an Employee"Property investment is for rich entrepreneurs." "She owns multiple properties. She's definitely enjoying good passive income from them."...
Ikhram MericanJun 30, 20197 minTo Buy or Rent: A Brutally Honest Guide That'll Help You DecideLast week I posted a video answer to the question, "Is it ok to live your entire life without buying a house?" This post is a follow up....
Ikhram MericanJun 16, 20195 min6 Reasons to Buy Property in Kuala Lumpur If You Are a ForeignerIf you're a property investor looking at diversifying your portfolio through international acquisitions, there are plenty of cities to...
Ikhram MericanJun 2, 20194 minThese 2 Skills May Give You An Unfair Advantage in Property InvestmentIf you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the...
Ikhram MericanMay 19, 20195 minOpportunity Cost: Why It MattersI first got introduced to the concept of opportunity cost in my economics class at university. It is "the loss of potential gain from...
Ikhram MericanApr 28, 20197 minPaying More To Reduce Your Mortgage Tenure May Be A Bad IdeaMost of us look at debt as something bad. While it is human nature to hold off paying debts quickly, the more prudent amongst us prefer...
Ikhram MericanApr 18, 20196 minThe Smart Investor ModelUsually, investing in property is not very hard. This fact is further accentuated during times of economic prosperity. In such times, the...
Ikhram MericanApr 1, 20199 minThe 18-Year Property Cycle (and How It Can Instantly Make You a Better Property Investor)The 18-year property cycle is a very important macro tool to understand property markets and can give investors a significant advantage.