i know that's not what anyone wants to hear right now, but the huge rise in home equity over the last 5 years has made equity seem like it's free money and it's absolutely not, in fact it's extremely expensive.  

Lastly, the price point is still very cheap here in the sense that you can still find investment deals that hit the 1% rule for 120-180k!

Lastly, all of the housing maintenance and responsibility for utilities will be the responsibility of the tenant buyer so you will dramatically reduce your expenses. just a thought.

Even when financial goals are met, the experience shapes how owners and tenants perceive the property.

Boil it down to one thing...what are your goals for the property?

Was at one last week that included City of Calgary who did a presentation on legalizing illegal suites and accessory suites in general

What are your thoughts on the market now, post-covid and with rentals/prices at a significantly reduce price from last year?

My ultimate goal is to become successful with my real estate investments so I don’t have to rely so much on my job and be able to spend more time at home with my soon to be wife and future children.

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Lastly.