Labor shortages have hit that industry just like everything else, so finding reliable, trustworthy, quality cleaners is a challenge everyone is facing.

My average electric bill was 420/mo.

I average these two numbers and use that as a baseline, adding a reasonable buffer to set the threshold.This approach helps ensure that tenants don’t feel micromanaged but also protects you from excessive utility usage.

Another factor that works well with US investors is that the local currently AED (Dihram) is pegged to the USD at 3.67~ AED per 1 USD.For long term rentals, its on average 5-8% after the “Service Charge” reduction.

A lot of the best investors I see have come from industries on the tangent.

Real estate investing is forgiving; the average person can still make money even with some big mistakes.

I'm sure there are agents and investors with deeper insights, but for most of us, a consistent, long-term approach—similar to dollar-cost averaging when investing in index funds—seems like the most practical strategy.That being said, I am also interested to hear what others have to say though, so thank you for the post!

As I’m interested in real estate, I feel like your success in this industry is about your connections as well as  having a good mentor.

I've heard 10%-20% is the average net gain but I just want to be more clear about it. 

A steady annual growth rate, diverse industries, and affordable living attract residents.