Consistent recurring money in the bank.

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

If one or two in 1000 houses would be open to a "cash offer" in the next 12 months, that means you have to market to them and the other 998 consistently for 12 months.

He’s a pleasure to work with, and his work is consistently excellent.

.: When I first started investing, I built a portfolio consisting of a combination of "cash flow" properties and "appreciation" properties.

As far as 20% down, I am not sure but I believe this is more or less consistent with the US because I don't believe banks will normally lend on rental properties for less than 20% down unless they are owner occupied.

In my view, it's challenging to find a great contractor without providing them with consistent business, which is difficult to do without having properties that require renovations.

Fortunately, it's the same here as it is for ALL personal relationships: transparency, consistency, and authenticity!

@Sam Hudacek - I always say I dont "recommend" any handymen because none of seem to stay consistent over time, but happy to give you a few numbers of guys we have used that do a decent job.

Make it the consistency you would use to build a sandcastle.