Oregon is a large state but has a smallish population.If you check the Metro Portland area the market is up about 10% for the year.

1031 Exchange Options is one of the original and one of the largest TIC Brokers in the market today.

I spent just over a week visiting the south island about 18 months ago.

My name is Jon Baker and i am a medic in the US Army currently stationed in Germany, working at the largest american military hospital outside of the US, taking care of our wounded service members from Iraq and Afganistan.

Assuming they are the largest communities in the area.

At one point it was the largest REIA in the country.

Could anyone give me some of their recommendations if they know of any most preferably in Long Island, thanks.

As PA is a large state some of the folks who are close might want to meet up or be able to recommend a local REIA.John Corey

No comment on the specific Dubai opportunities.I do want to point out the image above shows man made islands with 100's of residential units (sometimes 1,000's).

Well, actually, from Long Island, even worse.Back in NY, I ran a technology and telecommunications company for almost 7 years and before that, was CIO for a major financial services company in New Hyde Park, LI.Along with other family, we own several rental homes and continue to hold them.