Well, closing your account so quickly certainly doesnt help the attemp to network. 

assumed mortgage from seller How did you add value to the deal?

This friend informed me of an investment opportunity in Dubai renting out flats (multi room apartments) by the room.

The Long-Distance Real Estate Investing book is a great one to get the lay of the land on doing it from afar, but getting on-site experience will also be important in your journey.

@Becky Hoffman If one member of the LLC does not care to have any claim to the property as you describe why can't the partner merely be removed from the LLC.

The idea behind a cash offer is that well, you have the cash.

@William Causey depends on the transaction and the parties involved.Agree with @Dennis McNeely on some of the transaction costs.A different issue though is with an Assignment, the buyer gets to see what you paid for the property.

Currently, East English Village home prices are up, and the neighborhood committee is committed to building up the area.

This is where your team comes in real handy. 

They’re not the best.