That market from what I can see on the few trips I made to perform due diligence is really robust and such a pretty area I can see the attraction for those working in Tech or govmit in DC. 

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.

Periodic 1031 exchanges when appreciation stalls out, or performance goes down, or trapped equity is costing you return are all great strategic moves.

Dubai’s market is full of opportunities, but it’s essential to stay strategic and informed.

Also, have you made any significant alterations to the property or if it were put on the market today, would it be indistinguishable from a standard 4-bedoom house (are there any extra walls for the SRO, constructed locks/barriers etc.)If its a standard SFR and the leases are very short term - there is a path that you could refinance this with a DSCR as basically a Short Term Rental and then potentially change strategic course back to SRO if needed at a later date

.- Robust investor portal -> portal not actively used.- Direct investment in the deals -> one of the deals turned out to be a fund of funds investment.- Prompt & transparent communications -> very poor, e.g. in Apr 2024 I was informed the property had been foreclosed in Dec 2023. - Lead operator in the deals -> well not really. 

Benefit from Continued Appreciation: Real estate in Austin and San Antonio has shown robust appreciation over the years.

Time the Sale Strategically: Selling the property in a year when your income is lower can place you in a lower capital gains tax bracket, reducing the tax rate on your gains.8.Deduct Selling Expenses: Costs associated with selling the property, such as real estate commissions, legal fees, and advertising expenses, can be deducted from your sales price, thereby reducing your taxable gain.9. 

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck. 

Whether you’re interested in emerging areas, cash flow opportunities, or long-term growth potential, we can work together to identify those neighborhoods that best align with your investment goals.I’d be more than happy to assist you in understanding the market dynamics and helping you make strategic decisions that align with your objectives.