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All Forum Posts by: Jessica Bolen

Jessica Bolen has started 2 posts and replied 2 times.

Post: Rookie investor from Canada- help!

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Hi everyone! I have been watching, reading, and listening to BiggerPockets for a few months now and I am so motivated and ready to make a purchase! But I need more guidance on what people are doing in Canada. No offence, the BiggerPockets hosts are amazing and simplify things and are so motivating, but NONE of it applies to Canada (well thats my impression anyway) - foreclosures, buying under market value properties, underwater mortgages, even to some extent wholesaling, etc, aren't really things in Canada. ( I mean sure, there are properties out there that are in distress dont get me wrong, but I feel like even those properties are going to 500,000 lately! ) So how are Canadians doing it? If there are any articles/podcasts/webinars/etc that anyone can recommend I would be forever grateful!!! Ive honestly thought of investing in the States for the pure fact that there is so much information out there right at our fingertips! but I feel so lost when it comes to my own country! help!!! 

Hi everyone! I am in Ontario Canada. I'm at the very beginning stages of learning about property investing. I'm hoping I can get some recommendations on good readings or pod casts on the two topics: (I am more concentrating on the BRRRR method)

I'm having a hard time understanding the benefits between buying a house cash, or using a loan/mortgage. I hear using cash is a big mistake, and you never want to use your 'own' money- but I would love some education on why! 

And, How is everyone doing the BRRRR method in todays market? Ive been reading that your rental income should be approximately 1% of the total cost of the house, (i.e. on a $150,000 house, rent should be $1,500monthly...roughly). But in todays market, average prices for a single family home are $500,000-$700,000... And rental prices are no where near that (even if you had the property as a duplex). So, if any one has any recommendations in todays Canadian market for the BRRRR method, that would be great!

Any other recommendations or advice would be amazing! Thank you!!