Purchasing a property is relatively straightforward, but nearly all of the land is owned by the government, and buyers will have a lease-hold only.

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The best defense against this problem is to choose your tenants very carefully, to ensure they are aware of the terms of their lease agreement and to hold up your end of the agreement by fulfilling your responsibilities as a landlord.

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