All Forum Posts by: Giuseppe Pavone

This seems like it's for realtors only, correct?  I'm just an investor but would like to expand my network of investor-friendly realtors.

@Raymond Rashid have you tried RBC or TD?  They both have US presenses (RBC virtually and TD physical locations) and both should be able to help and base it on your Canadian credit.  At least they did a few years ago.  They'll probably be your best and easiest options.  Good luck!

@Marco Masanotti Like others have mentioned, taxes are going to be a big factor in your decision.  If I were you I'd probably start with deciding which locations I get excited about.  Where some might like the idea of owning property in Florida or California because of the climate (and you may be vacationing there often), others might want to put a greater emphasis on cash flow, or potential growth and appreciation... or all of the above!  Depending on what's most important to you I'm sure you'll find many opportunities.  Good luck!

@Dan Crosby I moved down from Hamilton to Orlando 3 years ago to invest in real estate full-time down here.  Same as you, I saw diminishing opportunity up there and increasing opportunity down here.  As stated by @Roy Cleeves the appreciation hasn't been the same but it's to the point (in Ontario at least) that it's scary because the numbers just don't make sense.  Down here it seems as though there are more deals to be had.  

@Huong Luu I moved down to Orlando from Ontario 3 years ago on an E2 Visa.  Like @Chad U. said it doesn't lead to citizenship but you can renew indefinitely.  You must be running an active business though, so I purchased a HomeVestors franchise.  EB5 was also an option but much more costly... however I believe it does get you a green card.  

I've been a HomeVestors franchisee for just over 3 years in Orlando.  If I had to do it over again, I definitely would.

@Terri Hollinsworth I went through the same dilemma as you before I decided to invest in real estate investing full time... specifically, "how am I going to generate leads?" and "how long will it take before I find a deal?"  That's when I just decided to buy a HomeVestors franchise and it's helped me "jump start" my real estate investing career.  Not to say you can't do it on your own because MANY do... I just wanted to get going ASAP and buying a franchise helped.  Always happy to share my experience or help a fellow investor because I was in the same position.   Good luck!

@Rebecca Seidler welcome!  Happy to help however I can.  We see lots of flip opportunities so feel free to pm me with some details of what you're looking for and I'll keep an eye out.  Good luck!

@Dinesh Kakumani if you can pm me with more details (area, budget, etc.) I can keep an eye out for you. 

I use Southern Title & Abstract and they've been great.