We recently relocated to Phoenix last summer and I'm starting to look for recommendations for local credit unions here in Phoenix which are trustworthy, low rates, personal touch, easy/simple to work with, etc. 

I'm thinking now though that it may be more appropriate to attempt that a little further on down the road once my own personal risk tolerance could accept it.

I personally see several issues with investing in Dubai real estate right now.

I personally think it is best to work with local professionals with a good track record. 

I personally have not heard of the website that you came across.

The FMR for a 6 BR house is over $1,800....one person's trash is another person's treasure!

I financed this property using down payment funds from 403B and a local commercial bank. 15% down from personal funds. 85% down from community commercial bank. 3yr balloon, 20yr amortization, 7% interest rate.

I like to talk to people when I get out of the car and I think I can get a feel for things better in person.

Also, long term, I expect Sac will enact tougher restrictions on STR, given the intense housing crunch we're experience, so I personally don't expect that to a be a good long term strategy.

Awesome to see a new investor-minded person here.. do you have a favorite real estate success story already?