Define the goal first
A good apartment for personal living may not be the best rental investment. A strong rental apartment may not
be the most comfortable long-term family home. Before comparing offers, write down the main goal.
- personal home or long-term base
- rental income and tenant demand
- resale potential and liquidity
- family use, school routes or remote work
- future renovation or ready-to-live condition
District before interior
Interior can be changed. The district, street, slope, noise, transport and neighboring buildings are harder to
change. For a purchase, the exact micro-location matters more than a general district name.
Visit the area at different times, check your daily route, look at the building entrance, nearby construction,
parking and walking access to services. A beautiful apartment can still be a weak purchase if the location does
not match the purpose.