I know many people that have suffered big losses recently, but I also know many people that have enjoyed big successes in Dubai real estate. 

I'm trying to analyze my first property and not sure how to set it up to run the number using the calculator tools here. 2 of the units are successful Airbnb short term rentals, and the other two units are month to month rentals to existing tenants.

This is very common, and highly successful.

The key to success on this property was recognizing its market-ready condition.

—will be key to success!!

Hi Amy - Congrats on your success so far, espeically since you and you husband and just getting into REI.

>Successful collection rate on LTR is not even 15%What is the source of this stat?

Or are they performing some sort of arbitrage and they are not the end buyer.

Successful year coming up for everyone I am hoping.We don't have fireworks where I am, there is just a lot of gunfire.

Whichever direction you go, be sure to work with folks who understand this and gives you the confidence to take reasonable action - I'd personally take an okay investment and weather the storm for a few years that will eventually perform well, and do that each year - rather than take 3 years to wait for the best deal possible.