Baselane has been a game-changer for me, saving a significant amount of time compared to manually tracking everything in Google Sheets.

When I ran the numbers compared to US real estate, the added leverage potential here meant that it was not worth the additional hassle to continue investigating Dubai. 

Research the options available, compare their benefits and risks, and decide which approach aligns best with your goals and preferences.House hacking is a great start.

Then it has an expense tracker to compare budgets to actuals during project execution.  

Compare similar listings—are they renting while yours sits vacant?

The Northeast and Midwest are expected to be less affected by the oversupply compared to the Sun Belt and luxury properties.

You will likely need to rehab for any strategy but Co-Living will be more bedroom additions which is less cost compared to kitchen and bath remodels that are more needed for furnished rentals. 

Well you'd actually be netting more in the long run by doing so compared to putting it towards the home. 

., major systems like plumbing/electrical)Full Gut/Studs Down: $85-$120 per sq. ft.Luxury Finishes: $150+ per sq. ft.For ARV (After Repair Value), you’re absolutely right—it’s all about comparable sales ("comps").

Appreciation kind of lags compared to other places further east in northern Alabama.