How should I think about cash vs. equity?  

I live in Dubai and I also invested a bit in the US over the past few yearsBut I was interested to continue investing in Dubai , maybe at least get a few rental properties to generate some cash flow.i would be interested to discuss with anyone who has similar interest or who has been successful in this ? 

I did my research and requote what would benefit both me and the investor, below is the Finalized CORRECT format of the proposal:Listed price on the property: 459,900MAXIMUM amout of money down on the property: $380,000Method of Payment: CASH OFFER from Investor.

Most of our clients are cash buyers.

Whether you’re targeting strong cash flow or long-term appreciation, understanding the dynamics of each neighborhood is key.

NJ is a big one—places like Newark, Paterson, or even smaller towns have better cash flow potential.

Are they going in all cash or financed? 

The market appreciates 3% per year.Pay cash for one house and rent it for $1,500.

that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Section 8: Rents are too high for the program and cash paying tenants are better overall.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsSection 8: Rents are usually too high for the program.Class C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

Since 2020 I have doubled my salary, moved into an apartment with my father to save rent, and was able to save over $150k cash towards an investment.