However, ensure you have a solid repayment plan to avoid over-leveraging your home.Focus on long-term rentals that generate steady cash flow and offer tax advantages, such as depreciation and deductible expenses.

So the idea of doing this all from afar is a bit daunting, however, I know the most important thing here will be to create a great team and outsource as much as possible.I have set my sights on a couple of different markets being in the Southeast and the Midwest; these markets seem to provide the cash flow I am initially interested in generating to value add to the properties I purchase.

Since rental losses are typically passive, the best way to offset W-2 income is through Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) (750+ hours) or Short-Term Rentals (STRs) (100+ hours and more time than anyone else managing the property), which allow real estate losses, including depreciation, to offset active income.A cost segregation study accelerates depreciation, generating large upfront deductions.

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 ? 

Quote from @Brandon Vukelich: Question: why would you sell an asset that generates a profit today and will generate a more significant profit in the future?

Real estate is and always will be a good idea because it allows you to create lasting generational wealth and leverage cold, hard, tangible assets!

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These properties would generate income, provide tax advantages, and appreciate in value until they were ready to retire.

Wholesaling is another way to generate cash by finding off-market deals and selling them to investors.

You are like many others who are getting started and unfortunately your generation is screwed because of the amount of spending is older generations have done and put the debt on you which also has led to record inflation.All you can do now is plan for the future and don’t force things but invest wisely when the time is right.