A great way to start is by attending RE events and joining a local investors association.

If so, what has your experience been as I'm at the start of our association with their services.

You’ll find investors from Toronto, Vancouver, and other major Canadian cities who share their experiences about market conditions and regulations in Canada.For formal groups or chapters, outside of BP, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and local investment clubs are great places to connect with more like-minded investors.

I am too busy to hear about the latest unit that got broken into and stripped.. or the latest drama of tenant who cant or wont pay either their total rent or their portion of the rent after the section 8 payment. and then the constant turn over and cost associated with turnover.. the Investors buying these are not C and D class folks like the tenants that are going to occupy their props so they really have very little clue about how those folks live their life and on the razor sharp edge they are financially.

The seller retains legal title until the contract is fulfilled.Advantages:Lower Upfront Costs: You can avoid closing costs typically associated with formal closings.Control: You can take control of the property to make repairs and sell it while leaving the original financing in place.More Flexibility: Compared to a novation, a land contract offers you more control over the property since you hold equitable interest.Risks:Seller’s Cooperation: The seller retains legal title, which can complicate things if they change their mind or their financial situation worsens.Resale Issues: FHA buyers may require the deed to be in your name for 90 days before they can purchase, which could slow down your resale plans.Subject-To FinancingHow It Works: In a subject-to deal, you take title to the property while the seller’s existing mortgage stays in place.

The plan is to have a property manager identified by end of November, then have them in place January.I have posted them on military group pages associated with the Navy in this area, especially seeing that the Naval base in ten minutes from the property.

I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23If a purchase, you also generally need reserves / savings to show you have 3-6 month payments of PITIA (principal / interest (mortgage payment), property taxes and insurance and HOA (if applicable).

These are surveys, appraisals, and engineering assessments.

I was lucky enough to get assigned to a mentor that is very active with his Associate Franchises and successful using the system.

I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23If a purchase, you also generally need reserves / savings to show you have 3-6 month payments of PITIA (principal / interest (mortgage payment), property taxes and insurance and HOA (if applicable).