I would rather earn $2000 per month at a 12% rate of return than $500 per month at a 1000% return.

Instead of their cash sitting in a savings account, they decided it would be a better investment to earn 3% on their money instead of .03% in the bank.

Another wildcard is that the tax office opened in The UAE a year ago.

Do the math and you'll see it doesn't make sense.The best way to invest: increase earnings, reduce expenses, and save.

Plus with no state income tax, cheap insurance, and very low property taxes, I’m probably starting $20k ahead of most people, and that’s a tax free $20k.).

@Nicole GrazianoI recommend that you have a consultation with a real estate tax accountant regarding your taxes.Bigger Pockets is a great place to find a real estate tax accountant. 

Mgt, Landscape/Snow, tax, insurance, utility then debt service. 

Top 3 reasons owners hire PMCs:1) No time to manage correctly2) No time to learn how to manage correcly: laws, documents, processes, etc.3) They're too nice and need someone to "save them from themselves"A good PMC can usually earn their fees by better managing the property/tenant than the owner, thereby:1) Increasing owners net profit2) Decreasing owner's time commitment, stress, headaches, etc.No matter what though, you should always plan to commit a couple of hours a month to manage your PMC.

So, in theory one could get a 2:1 leverage, earning the rewards on $2 for every $1 capital spent out of pocket.     

Most people who want to start in wholesaling think that it's a great way to earn income to become an investor.