I am also in the engineering field (Civil and Land Survey).

@Jordyn Ohs Assuming your heloc is re-advanceable and the rate is higher than your mortgage, I would suggest you pay your HELOC down as quickly as possible with any cash flow from the properties.

Question is, without the land deal, would you have "bitten the bullet"?

Congratulations for thinking about your future.

Do the math on that and we will see that the carriers are not profitable and they also arent charity.

The next option is to get the device (you can get on Amazon) that shows the meter for what one unit is pulling versus the other.

Chris, you’re on the right track asking about permit timelines..

Send me a Direct Message and I will be able to point you in the right direction.All the best.

You can probably find info about rents on dubizzle.com, but you will have to dig some more to find the expenses.My prediction for the Dubai market is that it will continue to correct further for the foreseeable future.

Being prepared for these hurdles can make all the difference in achieving long-term success.