If you are a buy and hold investor and have no plan to force equity that is a different story.

I didn't mention it in the post, but I am forced to move because of military orders.

But tuned out to be a pretty nice profit deal for us about 650 to 700k net in less than a year.the lady got her home back free and clear and I told her do not Borrow against it ever again her kids had forced her into last time and of course took the money themselves.

Most often owners have too high of expectations for C/D neighborhoods.

The property has forced air furnace in one unit, two boilers heat the other four units. 

The is fear among the industry the EPA could come in and force you to shut the lagoon down.

I am not suggesting that you cannot diversify however are you looking for cash flow or is buying now, holding for appreciation and or forcing appreciation is your play.Good luck on your journey!

First, it fast-tracks your learning as an investor - you are forced to develop better time management skills, build your network of reliable contractors/ handymen, etc..Second, when you are ready to transition to a property manager, you are well equipped to evaluate and hire the right company.3.

Niagara ON for C$370K or US$256K,  only 932sq ft.Why such differences?

You’re giving very limited information which forces people responding to cover unnecessary points.