See my video on this for more info.Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

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When I ran the numbers compared to US real estate, the added leverage potential here meant that it was not worth the additional hassle to continue investigating Dubai. 

How do I compare that to a comp that has 1840 SF on the main floor and 460 SF of finished basement space (and 1200 SF of unfinished space)?

You will likely need to rehab for any strategy but Co-Living will be more bedroom additions which is less cost compared to kitchen and bath remodels that are more needed for furnished rentals. 

private money lender How did you add value to the deal?

Comparing just those two things, you would save way more money in the long run by avoiding the annual mortgage interest.

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While these vendors are typically reputable and skilled, you might not get the best price compared to shopping around directly.

Always underwrite conservatively Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?