I've worked with some Canadians buying  here in Ohio.Indeed, rather than selling your stocks to fund investments (and lose out on any potential price appreciation and dividend payments, as well as incurring capital gains taxes), a nice alternative is to borrow against some percentage of the holdings.You would start with the brokerage where you hold the stocks and see what their loan program looks like for the account you hold. 

second some things like condemnation, & code violations are not recorded, and thirdly they are not liable. 

This deal was referred to me by a good friend, which means having a great network of like minded people is extremely important.

•Instead of transferring the title, consider using strong landlord insurance, an umbrella policy, or a land trust (with your LLC as the beneficiary) for added liability protection.Your FHA Loan Potential for Another Property•Since your first home is already a rental but was likely purchased with an FHA loan, you may still be eligible for another FHA loan—but only if you meet one of these conditions:•You relocate at least 100 miles away from your current home.

Most likely galvanized pipes. 

I like @Chris Seveney and @Shiloh Lundahl's concept for a fast sale that you can do a lease option on.

What if I like a banker but another bank is offering better terms on the first couple deals? 

Lemos:  Interesting.. does not sound like a secured interest in the note.. kind of like how Peer st. had their partial interest done.

Not likely to produce the result you think you'll get.

The condo market here has more than doubled, like you said.