I agree that the payout on the FlipSystem type flips is minimal, and having done a lot of this work myself I know how easily a project can exceed budget by much more than those small earnings. 

They are well capitalized and qualified but preferred to minimize their overall risk and minimize out of pockets contribution while rates are elevated. 

Minimal cash out-of-pocket, ($800), no banks, no hard money.

Buying properties directly takes both a lot of skill and a lot of work, at least if you're going to minimize risk and consistently earn strong returns.

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Are there various strategies/corporate structures that can be employed to minimize the tax obligation to Canada when investing in the states?

The benefit of the outskirts of town: easier to find new place to build, land is cheaper, still in the path of gentrification and appreciation due to proximity to SLC market, no HOA to deal with, much less permitting and red tape, and these lead to new builds, which has the benefits of maximizing costseg and minimizing maintenance and repairs because the build is brand new.Happy to discuss by videoconference if you want, and I can pay you for your time. 

But, with a little planning and thought and education you can help prevent a total unexpected loss, or minimize it.

2) I am trying to minimize expenses and explore the possibility of securing a construction loan.

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