I strongly suggest looking at alternative investments (lending, private placement funds, etc) where double digit returns are possible without the risk and hassle of owning these kinds of rentals.

I recently became a REALTOR after spending most of my life in digital marketing and advertising.

If you add equity accumulation to cashflow, you quickly get deep into double digits, as far as returns are concerned. - I strongly believe that turnkey investing makes sense, but only if you work with the best companies.

So, if you are looking at the cash flow analysis you would only consider principle reduction and appreciation if your disposal of the property is part of your buying decision.This used to be common when yearly price increases in some markets were double digits, year after year.

The people I listen to in finance suggest that the dollar will still increase in value, and as the AED is tied to the dollar, you will enjoy an upswing if you get in now, but if you are not ready to move quickly and the dollar increase in value before you buy, you only stand to lose in the currency, (as im expecting you are buying in pounds).I have lived in Dubai for almost 4 years now, and I invest in Norway.

The price points are lower and the returns are double digit returns.

Good rule of thumb, your license number and a disclaimer should be on absolutely everything that you send out in print and digitally.

My vacancy rates are down in the low single digits and maintenance is virtual non existent.

Also buy a good Digital Volt meter. 

I use digital Watchdog cameras and Digital watchdog software.