You can find a potential partner at your local REIA group.

Covering the mortgage isn’t an issue, but I’m considering factors like: Multi-Family: House hacking would help offset costs right away, but I’d likely need to put money into renovations upfront.Single-Family: Easier move-in with no immediate renovations needed, plus potentially lower tenant turnover once I rent it out For those who have been in a similar situation, what did you choose and why?

So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

I'll only add when talking to brokers have a "buy box" defined and research commercial deals to understand it as best you can before you have your first meeting or your broker contact will likely consider you to be a low-chance buyer and not take you seriously.

I m in the same boat, doing some research and want to stay in Dubai with family, in near future. 

I’m looking at a 3/2 or 2/2 potential MTR / STR in East Hill, those unfamiliar with the area it’s  about 10 min or less from downtown. 

Taxes: Be aware of potential transfer or capital gains taxes, depending on your state.4.

Happy you joined the party.. how soon do you plan to start crunching numbers on a potential deal?

Try to anticipate other potential avoidable situations with a follow up inspection to assess the Locksmith’s work and ask your tenant(s) if you can also use the time to assess for other issues such as unchanged HVAC filters, leaky pipes, working shutoff valves, working smoke detector batteries, properly working downspouts, clogged dryer vents, evidence of water damage from leaking roof, etc,etc,etc.

Super helpful in finding potentially motivated sellers and calculating ARV quickly.