I flew out to team build a few times, but now operate a full business that does about 50-60 properties per year with about 1 trip a year just to schmooze.

For holding vs. flipping, let your goals and market conditions guide you—flipping can build quick capital, but holding offers long-term gains.

Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

Regarding your offer, your agent should guide you on how much to make it.

The regular coffe drinker is fine with those and even the coffee 'snobs' will put up with one for a weekend trip.

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!

We have our Guide Book on the counter in the kitchen.People like to have something to look through, plus other guests leave flyers from places where they ate etc. with notes like, "Great food" etc. written on them. 

.: Hi All,Was hoping to tap the groups expertise on explaining/guiding me on financing options.

Just bear in mind that trips to Maui involve 'discretionary' funds...A few more things to think about during your due diligence. 1.

ANyway that is  my beginners guide written by a beginner but is basically what i look for.