Plus she violated the lease agreement by rekeying without written permission from owner and refusing to give the new key to property manager and myself.

I currently work with investors building and diversifying their portfolios with Single-family homes over the midsouth/midwest, and I would love to connect with you and share some insight on the turn-key world and swap investing goals.

The real estate market in Dubai has many advantages, the key one being stability.

It depends.If you find a PM that is willing only to do some task becaue you're still very involved then go for price.If you're looking for a PM that will ease the stress to where you forget you're even a landlord then quality of service is key not price.

The key is to interview your PM and make sure whoever your direct PM will be is on-point. 

I will have to buy turn key since I'm starting out.

The team members I've worked with are super nice, but I have to ask, are there significantly better turn key provider deals to be had with a little more patience/perhaps better expectations set from me?

.## NetworkingNetworking is key in real estate investing.

Starting small and gaining experience is key!

I’ve had to widen my search radius to smaller suburbs or target properties needing light cosmetic work to make the numbers work.Value-add opportunities: Adding amenities tenants love, like finished basements or upgraded kitchens, seems to justify rent premiums in this market.Navigating the competition:Be creative with financing: Seller financing or partnering with other investors has been helpful to secure deals when conventional offers didn’t cut it.Work with local agents and wholesalers: They often have their finger on the pulse of off-market opportunities, which is critical in a hot market.For those new to suburban Chicago investing, I’d say the key is finding the “sweet spot” neighborhoods—ones on the rise but not yet maxed out in price.