I wanted to drop this review so that future clients are aware of what they are getting into.

We put a sign on every property to: attract tenants, create brand awareness, and to help prevent scammers from using our properties as bait. 

We mostly buy houses from out of state and are aware of it's challenges but many investors have done successfully, so it can be done.

I've got a long term tenant lined up & the unit is a non smoking unit, which the applicant is aware & fine with for indoor.

There is a war brewing very near, and since Dubai is a luxury market, it is likely to get affected more by a recession than other markets.

.: Some of the advice above is not well thought out or not aware of the rules in CA.  

look off market. 

Just be aware it's highly unlikely the hourly rate will be negotiable.

Here are some rules:  https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/investing/roth-ira-withdrawal-rules#:~:text=Contributions%20can%20be%20withdrawn%20from,made%20without%20taxes%20or%20penalties.I agree that you shouldn't let the tax implications be the main driver of your decisions, but you do want to be aware of the potential tax implications because Uncle Sam will want his money.

if you are going to do things like include utilities, or have an off street parking spot, other amenities etc, there's no reason in my mind you couldn't "charge a premium" for a premium unit/service.