Quote from @Michael Zimeri: Hi Marise,This is Michael from Coldwell Banker UAE.I have been in the BiggerPockets community for a few weeks now and from what I have seen is that this community and tools are mostly oriented towards the US market.Regarding analysis for Dubai, I would more than gladly guide you through the Dubai market if you wish!

I ran this through my analysis, to give you insight to where I'd be at on it. 

From my analysis it looks like shortest vacancies are in SouthWest Fort Worth, while fastest appreciation is in Anna/Melissa.

Should I focus on teaching him the basics of personal finance, like saving and budgeting, or is there a way to introduce him to more advanced concepts like market analysis? 

The fact you think this is funny just shows how little you know about data analysis and how online business service works. 

Analysis of properties with positive cash-flow based on market analysis of rents.

Let’s say your deal analysis comes out to zero.  

If you ever need advice or assistance with financing, deal analysis, or anything else, feel free to reach out.

If there's a hole, it may be a red flag.b) sensitivity analysis: I examine all the assumptions, and make sure I can live with the worst case scenarios.c) "Stall and see": if they are getting money over multiple years, and there is no penalty for investing later, I would usually wait so I get some real performance data, versus having to look at theoretical pro forma information.d) Recession stress test: I will not invest in anything, until I subject it to recession level stress and see if I can live with the result.

Their training and data analysis does seem systematic and likely to yield good results based on my hour-long call.