{"id":4481,"date":"2026-04-18T15:33:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T15:33:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/korkaiidea.com\/methodology\/"},"modified":"2026-04-19T01:06:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T01:06:01","slug":"methodology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/korkaiidea.com\/methodology\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Methodology \u2014 The 10-Step Investment Framework"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background\" style=\"background-color:#0b1017;padding-top:120px;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:80px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0af0d467 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n<p style=\"color:#b8a97d;font-size:0.875rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">OUR METHODOLOGY<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#f0eee9;font-size:4rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:-0.02em;line-height:1.1\">10 stages. Same playbook. Every client.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#a5adb8;margin-top:24px;font-size:1.25rem;line-height:1.7\">A disciplined framework refined across \u0e3f2.8B+ and 300+ units. Built by investors, for investors. No shortcuts, no exceptions \u2014 because exceptions are how portfolios break.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;padding-top:96px;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:96px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b9e3cf17 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n\n<p style=\"color:#b8a97d;font-size:0.875rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">01 \u00b7 DISCOVERY<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#131a24;font-size:2.25rem;font-weight:500\">Map the full wealth picture.<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Before a single property is discussed, we spend 2-3 sessions mapping your wealth structure, liquidity needs, currency exposure, tax residency, family context, and 10-year goals. Property is one instrument \u2014 it has to fit the portfolio, not the other way around.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f8f6f1;border-radius:4px;padding-top:32px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:32px;flex-basis:40%\">\n\n<p style=\"color:#b8a97d;font-size:0.75rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">OUTPUT<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wealth structure diagram<\/li><li>Risk tolerance score<\/li><li>Liquidity runway map<\/li><li>Investment thesis draft<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#5d6878;margin-top:24px;font-size:0.875rem\"><strong>Typical duration:<\/strong> 1-2 weeks<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f8f6f1;padding-top:96px;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:96px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b9e3cf17 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;border-radius:4px;padding-top:32px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:32px;flex-basis:40%\">\n\n<p style=\"color:#b8a97d;font-size:0.75rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">OUTPUT<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Written thesis document<\/li><li>Currency + cycle stance<\/li><li>Target cohort definition<\/li><li>Geography + asset mix<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#5d6878;margin-top:24px;font-size:0.875rem\"><strong>Reviewed:<\/strong> Quarterly<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n\n<p style=\"color:#b8a97d;font-size:0.875rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">02 \u00b7 THESIS<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#131a24;font-size:2.25rem;font-weight:500\">Build the investment thesis.<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>We write \u2014 literally write \u2014 a 3-5 page investment thesis unique to your situation. It states explicitly what cohort of Thai property we believe fits, what currency assumption, what market phase we expect, and what disqualifies. This is the compass that keeps decisions honest when markets get emotional.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;padding-top:96px;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:96px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b9e3cf17 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n\n<p style=\"color:#b8a97d;font-size:0.875rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">03 \u00b7 SCREENING<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#131a24;font-size:2.25rem;font-weight:500\">47-point scorecard. 200+ projects a year.<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>We maintain an active screening desk. Every new project launched in Bangkok core, Phuket, Samui, and Pattaya gets scored against 47 dimensions \u2014 developer balance sheet, legal title, unit layout quality, projected yield, resale liquidity, competitor supply, macro conditions. Projects scoring below threshold never reach client review.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f8f6f1;border-radius:4px;padding-top:32px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:32px;flex-basis:40%\">\n\n<p style=\"color:#b8a97d;font-size:0.75rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">OUTPUT<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Full scorecard per candidate<\/li><li>Pass\/reject rationale<\/li><li>Quarterly market map<\/li><li>Rejection report to you<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p style=\"color:#5d6878;margin-top:24px;font-size:0.875rem\"><strong>Acceptance rate:<\/strong> ~5%<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f8f6f1;padding-top:96px;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:96px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b9e3cf17 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"color:#131a24;font-size:2.25rem;font-weight:500\">04-10: Shortlist \u00b7 Due Diligence \u00b7 Negotiation \u00b7 Legal &amp; Tax \u00b7 Closing \u00b7 Operations \u00b7 Exit Planning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"color:#5d6878;margin-top:24px;font-size:1.125rem;line-height:1.7\">Steps 4-10 unfold over 8-12 weeks per placement. Each has its own document trail, sign-offs, and responsible partner. Full breakdowns available under engagement \u2014 the short version is: every step is written down, reviewed by two partners, and auditable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-fe697a92 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:64px\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"color:#b8a97d;font-size:0.75rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">04 \u00b7 SHORTLIST<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#131a24;font-size:1.25rem\">Top 5% reach client review.<\/h3>\n<p>From ~200 annual candidates, roughly 10 make it to client presentation. Each comes with full scorecard and our honest read.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"color:#b8a97d;font-size:0.75rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">05 \u00b7 DUE DILIGENCE<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#131a24;font-size:1.25rem\">Title, finances, litigation.<\/h3>\n<p>Land Department verification, developer SEC filings review, litigation search, completion-record audit. Done independently of developer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"color:#b8a97d;font-size:0.75rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">06 \u00b7 NEGOTIATION<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#131a24;font-size:1.25rem\">First-hand, pre-launch.<\/h3>\n<p>Prices locked before public launch via Tier-1 developer relationships. No resale inventory. No middleman markup.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"color:#b8a97d;font-size:0.75rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">07 \u00b7 LEGAL &amp; TAX<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#131a24;font-size:1.25rem\">FET, ownership, tax efficiency.<\/h3>\n<p>Foreign Exchange Transaction documentation, ownership structure (freehold\/leasehold\/Thai Co.), tax-efficient holding across 6 jurisdictions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"color:#b8a97d;font-size:0.75rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">08 \u00b7 CLOSING<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#131a24;font-size:1.25rem\">Transfer &amp; handover.<\/h3>\n<p>Funds transfer, title registration, 47-point handover checklist. Any defect is contested before final sign-off \u2014 not after.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"color:#b8a97d;font-size:0.75rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">09 \u00b7 OPERATIONS<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#131a24;font-size:1.25rem\">Tenants, rent, compliance.<\/h3>\n<p>Tenant sourcing, lease drafting, rent collection, maintenance, quarterly condition reports. You receive monthly statements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<p style=\"color:#b8a97d;font-size:0.75rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">10 \u00b7 EXIT PLANNING<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#131a24;font-size:1.25rem\">Hold. Refinance. Sell.<\/h3>\n<p>Every asset reviewed annually: keep, refinance, or sell. Model updated against current market. No &#8220;set and forget&#8221; \u2014 markets move.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background\" style=\"background-color:#0b1017;padding-top:120px;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:120px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-448a6388 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"color:#b8a97d;font-size:0.875rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">SEE IT IN ACTION<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"color:#f0eee9;font-size:3rem;font-weight:500;line-height:1.2\">Ready to see the 47-point scorecard applied to your situation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"color:#a5adb8;margin-top:24px;margin-bottom:40px;font-size:1.25rem;line-height:1.7\">A 45-minute consultation walks you through a real scorecard example, shares 2-3 current market views, and determines whether we&#8217;re a fit. 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