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All Forum Posts by: Account Closed

Account Closed has started 8 posts and replied 17 times.

Post: Multi-Family in Canada

Account ClosedPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Niagara Falls, Ontario
  • Posts 18
  • Votes 2

Hey all,

I'm looking to network with multifamily investors in Canada, mainly Ontario. Send me a message and let's chat!

Post: Niagara Region, Ontario

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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Niagara Falls, Ontario
  • Posts 18
  • Votes 2

Looking to connect with investors and agents in/around the Niagara Region in Ontario! Haven't seen much discussion about Niagara in the forums, if you're from the area or interested in it, lets connect.

Cheers!

Post: Looking for London Ontario Canada people here at BP

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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Niagara Falls, Ontario
  • Posts 18
  • Votes 2

Hey Sri, I was born & raised in London but currently live in the Niagara Region. Would still love to connect with ya! Send me a message anytime. 

Post: LOC as downpayment for house hack?

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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Niagara Falls, Ontario
  • Posts 18
  • Votes 2


As per the title I'm looking at house hacking a duplex, living in with my wife and renting out the other side. There's a great opportunity in my market currently and ya tbh I don't really care about rates or what's going to happen to prices, right now this deal works for me and is in my criteria. Imo this is best way to get into REI for young people currently.

Only problem is I need the cash for the downpayment, I have about 5k in reserves for another rental I have and 12k cash that we’ve been saving for our next place. What’s the best route to go here?

My options are pretty much just keep saving until I have the cash, look for hard money, or just use a personal line of credit that I can access 30k from if needed. I really don't like the idea of carrying a balance on a LOC but this property would have a mortgage helper and cash flow generously once we moved out down the line.

We make about 140k per year combined both 800 credit scores living in southwestern Ontario for reference. Could realistically pay back that loan in 6-7 months. Not making any sudden moves but if anyone has used financing like this let me know what ya did! Thanks

Post: 1031 purchase: Tenants in common or Joint tenancy

Account ClosedPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Niagara Falls, Ontario
  • Posts 18
  • Votes 2

I would talk to your lawyer they should be able to sort this out!

Post: Looking for help on first wholesale deal

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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Niagara Falls, Ontario
  • Posts 18
  • Votes 2

Hey crew, I've found a property in my current market that I believe is a great flip or BRRR opportunity. I don't currently have the capital for said deal so I've been looking into wholesaling it. I'm looking for some help with structuring the deal, or someone who has experience with similar deals in Canada. PM me!

Post: Trouble qualifying for a mortgage

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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Niagara Falls, Ontario
  • Posts 18
  • Votes 2

Thanks Stevo appreciate the Berta feedback! 

Post: Trouble qualifying for a mortgage

Account ClosedPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Niagara Falls, Ontario
  • Posts 18
  • Votes 2

Hey thanks Zane! Good info, do you know if this is the same for Canadians?

Post: Trouble qualifying for a mortgage

Account ClosedPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Niagara Falls, Ontario
  • Posts 18
  • Votes 2

Hey crew, question for anyone, if my fiancé and I have about 250k in debt from rental properties will we have a very tough time getting approved for say a $500k primary residence? Even at a 200k household income I’m being told by family we will never get approved for a 500k home with that debt from rentals even if they’re cash flowing nicely. Any info helps! 

I live in fort mcmurray Alberta fyi

Thanks :)

Post: Live in BRRRR

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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Niagara Falls, Ontario
  • Posts 18
  • Votes 2
Quote from @Stevo Sun:

I'm not sure if your thinking matches up to how the debt is underwritten (I'm by no means a mortgage professional, so take everything I say here with a cup of salt. haha).

I assume you think that if your property value goes up and you have essentially created the equity to 'change' the LTV to 80% (i.e. made 20% of equity and the remaining balance is 80% of the property value). However, as far as I know, other factors go into primary residence mortgage underwriting. The big one is that banks treat your primary residence differently in terms of risk profile, their thought process is you need somewhere to live, and when times get hard, you will do w/e you can to protect the roof over your head. This results in a few things. 1) They will allow for 5% down (with insurance, of course). 2) They give you a lower rate than investment properties (because of the lower perceived risk, aka you don't want to go homeless).

So just creating equity and changing the LTV to 80% on paper doesn't necessarily change the fact the loan is underwritten as a primary residence loan.

With all that said, I have not heard of anyone getting their loan pulled because they moved out earlier than 1yr. Things happen, people get married, get new jobs in a different town, etc. So I think the banks are not looking to close down everyone's mortgage if their circumstances change and the house is rented out for some reason. For example, I purchased a home intending to downsize my parents after major renovations (complete gut job, probably 4-6 months). My dad hesitates to downsize, but my mom struggles to upkeep their current house. However, if my dad refuses to move after everything is done, then I will have to rent the place out while waiting for him to accept the fact that they need to downsize. We did pay 20% down for this property, but as a second home mortgage, we could have gone with a downpayment that's less than 20%. 

Lastly, I'm unsure what you are trying to do by moving out within a year. Assuming you still need a place to live and if you try to apply for another primary residence loan, I think that's where you will run into trouble. 

Best of luck out there!

Thank you so much for this Stevo!!