#96: How To Gear Up For Financial Freedom, Passive Income & Retirement

Melvin Lim, Joan, and Yong Zhun from PropertyLimBrothers talks about the Winter season of life—associated with retirement—but let’s look at it as a time for freedom, opportunity, and sharing wisdom. Learn financial planning and real estate strategies designed to help you overcome the complexities of the retirement season.

 

Today, they discuss how property ownership impacts financial freedom, why Singapore’s real estate market attracts high-net-worth individuals and foreign investors, and the role population retention plays in shaping property values. Understand into the importance of early retirement planning, understanding income streams—classified into active, passive, or asset-based—and mastering the art of transitioning seamlessly into this pivotal stage of life.

 

Hear real-life stories and practical advice that shed light on why jumping into investments out of FOMO can backfire, while tackling the risks and rewards of the real estate market. Gearing up for your Winter season or already living in it? Tune in to this episode now and learn the strategies to make data-driven choices and redefine retirement in your own way!

 

Timestamps

00:00 Intro
00:40 Introduction on the Winter Season
02:03 Ideal retirement age
06:27 Melvin's client story
10:06 3 Types of Incomes
15:03 Introduction of Autumn Season persona (Peter and Lucy)
15:19 Typical property ownership timeline (up to autumn season) and options for winter season
23:25 Typical cost of living of a winter season couple
25:55 Financial and property buying tips for winter season
30:15 Investment risk appetite assessment and investment advice
34:06 Cashflow Quadrant guide
38:26 Investment risk appetite of the different seasons
40:31 Property ownership anxiousness: Own stay vs Investment
42:22 Melvin's investment timeline methodology
44:17 Property ownership anxiousness (continued)
47:48 Winter season case studies
55:01 Different ways to divest
57:26 Winter season case studies (continued)
59:05 Statistics: "Top countries and territories gaining and losing millionaires in 2023"
1:02:17 Why are millionaires and foreign investors attracted to Singapore?
1:05:07 CCR vs RCR vs OCR
1:05:19 Increase in ABSD for foreigners (why it happened and how to improve it)
1:10:32 Final thoughts on winter season
1:14:32 Outtakes