Along with investment meetings, are there any wholesalers in the area? 

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

Quote from @Jonathan Greene: Where is the rest of the discussion? 

The main reason that I like the larger units it that a 4-plex ranges from roughly 1-1.5 million in my market. 

How did you incorporate the funding fee PLUS the closing costs?

Additional resources I'd recommend are:- The millionaire real estate agent by Gary Keller- David Greene's books from the BP Bookstore- The E-Myth by Michael Gerber*** These are not resources related to the course but are helpful for anyone looking to get into the business

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

Time in the market beats timing the market.

So, if the tenant did that and got fired, you are the landlord would compensate them for the loss of their job?

This means buying a property with at least 2 units and living in one of the units and renting out the others.