It was a similar point I was hoping to convey with a bit of humor.

This is a great question and one that's similar to Xian's above from a few months ago.

The reason I am analyzing with slightly different types of properties for those 2 scenarios is so that my initial investment is similar. 

It took little time to realize that New York, New Jersey, and similar states were not good for real estate investing.

I think the risk is similar and probably even less likely with midterms, particularly since you should always have a lease agreement for your midterm rentals whereas people rarely do this for short terms.

Depending on the market, A game room can give you a similar ROI with much less liability. 

My market is similar to LA that the initial cash flow is terrible, however the appeciation and rent growth have been outstanding. 

We had something similar happening on an older property we acquired out of state.

I live in Dubai and I also invested a bit in the US over the past few yearsBut I was interested to continue investing in Dubai , maybe at least get a few rental properties to generate some cash flow.i would be interested to discuss with anyone who has similar interest or who has been successful in this ? 

Get an estimate from a GC to get a good idea of what is required.Market Comparables: Check what similar-sized homes with finished basements or additional bedrooms are appraising for in your area.