It had been listed almost a year when we made an offer.

Also, how effective is their CRM—does it integrate well with other tools, and does it offer automation for follow-ups?

Jonathan Having worked most of those markets (Detroit included), I'd say most all of them will offer investors a very similar return.

The UAE market has continued to evolve, with various Emirates offering unique investment opportunities.Currently, we have a diverse portfolio of projects, including fish farming, stone trading, construction, and more.

@Kwanza P.Here you can learn more about non-recourse loans:https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/2810/46115-real-e...Here is a list of lenders offering non-recourse financing to Solo 401k:https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/2810/50272-list-o...You protect your property by purchasing insurance. 

As you can imagine, the area was rough, and the property was sold to me "as is" with plenty of troubles to explore once the rehab began.

Also, often times the original homeowners still live in the property so once the sale is ratified you have to go through the eviction process or offer cash for keys to get them to leave.

Should I have one website advertising both and have business cards list that I offer buy/sell realestate services and PM services.

It offers a user-friendly interface, robust automation features, and solid reporting that many find invaluable.

So, not really passive.Investing in rReal estate offers a lot more control than investing in stocks, but it also requires an investment of time to do well.