Not a bargain IMO, as I’m not sure what the market value would be as a tic. 1- it’s really tiny, this isn’t HK, Singapore or even Manhattan and not a lot of tiny units trade hands in SF. 2- it really depends on things like the entrance to the unit, garden space, etc.  

I've "known people" to fly home from overseas with two watches,  bought in Singapore that were over the limit. 

Would you rather buy 1 property that is located extremely well (like a penthouse in the city centre) ?

Check the neighbourhoods around the city centre: La Saidia, Patraix, Les Corts,...Buy as cheap as possible, if it's for long term is better to buy a property without elevator, but with some space to be installed --> 30-40k maximum. 

My answer is going to sound like I'm being a smart aleck, but I own real estate in the United States, Japan, Hong Kong, China, United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, Sweden, Canada, and Germany.

I'm from Rockville Centre myself.

Lemont, Bellefonte, Boalsburg, Centre Hall, Pine Grove Mills, etc.... 

Singapore has no tax on certain investments.. 

This is a great little area ,it’s got a lot going for it as mentioned above plus they have started work on the $500 million judicial Centre ,a little east of here towards twin aire and if you’re feeling brave and have good risk tolerance and cash you could look at streets north and south of English near Twin Aire .Good potential there ,it will take time though 

I am also in a population centre growing fast.