Mark, since you're an inexperienced investor, I would be very cautious about borrowing against the roof over your head.

Some popular ones include the UAE Real Estate Investors Group and the Dubai Real Estate Investors Meetup Group.Feel free to reach out if you'd like to discuss our current projects or potential investment opportunities in the UAE.

Do you want to be an investor.

Additionally, while rates aren't historically bad right now, they are higher than 4-5 years ago, and they will be even higher for you as an investor than they were as an owner occupant, which is what you were when you bought originally.I get that you are anxious to add to your portfolio, but that could be achieved without touching your first golden goose.Sometimes on BP, the push is to leverage every last spare penny, but that can be a risky game as the markets shift. 

Since the cost seg study would just create an even bigger loss, it might not actually help you this year if you don’t have taxable income to offset.But here’s the part a lot of investors forget to consider—if you’re planning to buy another property this year, this loss could affect your ability to get financing.

This amounts to lost opportunity because if you had purchased RE, at the closing it can start producing return. 5) ADUs detract from the existing structure whether this is privacy, a garage, or just yard space. 6) this is related to number 1, but there are many more buyers looking to purchase homes for their family than there are RE investors looking to purchase small unit count properties.

He will benefit 50% from cash flow(if any), mortgage paydown and appreciation without all the exposure.I would like to hear from investors who have their kids involved, accountants, CPAs, attorneys, realtors and all. 

It sounds like you have a great background for investing as well as assisting other real estate investors in buying suitable real estate. 

Partnering with experienced investors can also provide guidance.

I dont believe so but am not an expert on the topic - I do know that in Texas at least, it is marketed for owner occupants first and then after a certain time period they allow investors to put offers in.