I only buy if I can have equity right from the start.

I think everyone's situation is different, and when one crafts their buy box, they need to consider their current family and finances.For me, when I started, I wanted to buy 2-4 unit distressed properties in neighborhoods I wanted to live. 

@Mike Levene cost to build per square foot is $200-$300 depending on finishes.So, you can start with that.

You need to keep in mind that this should be a long term hold at least to a point when you wanna convert back to CAD that you are not losing on conversionWhen i started in 2012 it was like 1.05-1.07 

While you're starting off, its not necessary.

Hi everyone,I’m new to the U.S. and excited to start my real estate journey!

There are a handful of active agents here on BP in the Portland area (including my business partner and I) who would be good places to start.

Start small and make your mistakes then.Don’ttrust me.

I've thought about commercial real estate and/or residential house building but dont have any knowledge on where to start.

Adjustable-Rate MortgagesAdjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) typically start with a lower mortgage rate than a traditional 30-year fixed mortgage.