My name is Zach Langley, and I’m a licensed realtor based in Dallas, TX.

@Stephanie Menard, a few comments based on my own experience.1.

"^ Do you feel like income you make on the units is based more off of square footage or location rather than add-ons you made for you while living there? 

But dubai is a city full of opportunities so dont base your decision purely on my thoughts.good luck with your decision

Nightly rates and estimated revenue based on all the other units in the area?

In the meantime I would touch base with lenders and get the financing squared away.

If the work needs updates, that’s where it can add up, but $30K sounds like a reasonable cushion based on what you’re describing.It sounds like a solid deal, especially if the cash flow is good.

If that's the case, you should be able to rate/term refinance at ~75% LTV with a DSCR loan, and with some interest-only basis, your payment will go to ~$850 (based on ROUGH pricing TODAY).

On the surface, the deal seems appealing, but there's a catch: the asking price is $475,000, which is about 18% over the market value (based on comps and DealCheck estimates around $402,000).Details of the DealProperty: Duplex, 2,400 sq. ft., Purchase Price: $475,000 ($197.9/sq. ft.).Estimated Market Value: $402,000 ($168/sq. ft.).Financing Terms: 2% interest rate, with a 9-year balloon.Unit B Income: $2,049/month (Section 8 tenant through November 2025).Unit A Income Potential: Similar rent or higher; Section 8 cap for the area is $3,234/month.Monthly Loan Payment (P+I): $1,386.Cash Flow Breakdown (if both units are rented at $2,049/month):Gross Rent: $4,098/month.Vacancy (10%): $410/month.Operating Expenses (37.3%): $1,376/month.Net Cash Flow: $943/month.Key QuestionsWould you be comfortable paying an 18% premium for financing at 2%, especially in a market where current mortgage rates are closer to 7%?

If the answer to the last question is yes, I think it'll be a hard choice.I see a reasonable appreciation rate for underwriting at about 6% based on neighborhood scout, so nominally I think you'll make 10-11% if you had paid cash which means I think you'll do quite well holding on (20% returns or so).