Originally Posted by
leesg123
If you have invested in Thailand, the depreciation in currency can wipe out your so called 7-10% rental yield. Also, hiw about income tax? Note that you are going to be taxed as Non-resident in that country and usually is vety high rate. Compare the income tax with SG (unless u are among the 1st tier bracket). How about default payment of rental overseas? You would need to engage property management company to help you with tenant matters. Typically about 8-10% of your monthly rent.
So please, a season investor wont just look at rent yield at surface value.