Property Investment Discussions
Property investment advice online is often either generic or trying to sell you something. This topic is neither — it's where SuperHomes members work through the actual numbers behind rental yield, compare gross versus net returns, and share what building a portfolio in Malaysia really looks like over years, not just the highlight reel. Expect posts breaking down cashflow after maintenance fees and vacancy provisions, investors discussing leverage and refinancing strategy, and honest accounts of what went wrong along the way as much as what went right. If you're weighing your first investment property or trying to sanity-check a yield calculation before committing, browse the discussions below or start your own — this is a place for grounded, numbers-first conversation rather than hype.
Johor Bahru property investment — still viable post-RTS announcement?
I've been getting a lot of questions from friends about JB property since the RTS Link construction is visibly progressing. My take after researching for 6 months: Areas that make sense: - ...
I own 5 properties — here\
People think property investors are all rich from the start. Here's my actual timeline: 2011: First property — RM180k terrace in Kajang. Took out EVERY cent of savings for the 10% down. 2015...
Calculating rental yield correctly — most people get this wrong
I see so many investors quote 5-6% yield but they're calculating it wrong. Gross yield (the easy but misleading one): Annual rent ÷ Purchase price × 100 RM1,500/month = RM18,000/year on a RM4...
Airbnb vs Long-term rental in JB near RTS Link
With the RTS coming, everyone is buying up studios in JB. I'm doing Airbnb now and making RM3k gross. But cleaning fees and management are killing the margin. Should I switch back to a stable RM2k lon...
Rental yield for Kuching property - Reality check
Calculating yield for a unit in Kuching. Getting about 4.2% gross after maintenance fees. Is this considered good in 2025?
Rental yield for Shah Alam property - Reality check
Calculating yield for a unit in Shah Alam. Getting about 4.2% gross after maintenance fees. Is this considered good in 2025?
Rental yield for Cheras property - Reality check
Calculating yield for a unit in Cheras. Getting about 4.2% gross after maintenance fees. Is this considered good in 2025?
Rental yield for Petaling Jaya property - Reality check
Calculating yield for a unit in Petaling Jaya. Getting about 4.2% gross after maintenance fees. Is this considered good in 2025?
Rental yield for Setia Alam property - Reality check
Calculating yield for a unit in Setia Alam. Getting about 4.2% gross after maintenance fees. Is this considered good in 2025?
REITs vs Physical Property in 2025
Why bother with tenants and plumbing when you can just buy Axis REIT or Sunway REIT? Dividends are stable around 5-6%. Change my mind.
Rental yield for Ipoh property - Reality check
Calculating yield for a unit in Ipoh. Getting about 4.2% gross after maintenance fees. Is this considered good in 2025?
Rental yield for Penang property - Reality check
Calculating yield for a unit in Penang. Getting about 4.2% gross after maintenance fees. Is this considered good in 2025?
Rental yield for Damansara property - Reality check
Calculating yield for a unit in Damansara. Getting about 4.2% gross after maintenance fees. Is this considered good in 2025?
Rental yield for Bangsar property - Reality check
Calculating yield for a unit in Bangsar. Getting about 4.2% gross after maintenance fees. Is this considered good in 2025?
Selling within 4 years vs holding to year 6 for RPGT - is the tax difference actually worth waiting for?
Bought a unit a few years back as an investment and now have a buyer interested, but I'm doing the math on RPGT and it's making me reconsider timing the sale. As I understand it, disposing within yea...
Ipoh Secondary Market Condo - Worth It for Rental Yield?
Hi everyone, I'm based in KL and I'm starting to look into getting my first investment property. Honestly, KL properties feel so expensive these days and the rental yields seem really squeezed, espec...
Short-Term Rental in KLCC - Still Worth It?
Hi everyone, I'm currently looking to expand my property portfolio and have been eyeing a few serviced apartments near KLCC. The idea of short-term rentals (like Airbnb) has always appealed to me beca...