What factors lead to this decision?

Finally, The rent control discourages further development, limiting supply which results in higher rents.So rents go up, but the rent control advocates are too uneducated on the economics of the rent control policy to see their role in the rent increase.Another consequence of rent control is no value in keeping the property as nice.

I have no idea how anyone makes money investing in real estate in the Hong Kong market - other than developers, that is.

Network with local investors, undertake extensive due diligence, and develop a clear exit strategy.

You know that the best investor-clients, we develop a partnership with and camaraderie over knowledge and a will to work in their best interests.

Need to be sure you include the "unknown budget" and never take the optimistic approach as it is better to have money left at the end than writing more and more checks that were unplanned for.Again, if you can walk through an actual property and compare notes with someone that does it in your area (key factor), you will be way ahead of what a generic book can give you.

It’s a business oriented mentorship but the man I was paired with was well versed in all aspects of real estate investing and development.

This reduces exit options and affects the value. 10) Small number of small units is the most expensive residential development there is.

Remember, historically only about 1/3 of LWO/CD buyers close on property, so odd's are you will be with a different finality.And you have to factor that odd's are it wouldn't come back after 3yrs list ready, that's just reality of things. 

Is this really a critical factor in seniors choosing retirement homes.