I think the before vs after pictures really speak primarily to your experience and ability to execute a project so it can help lenders gain comfort with future projects and allow you demonstrate what level of detail you except out of your contractors.

Congratulations to you for setting yourself a goal and having a plan in place to execute it. 

Best regards,Yaroslav @Yaroslav Shtogun what about a slight adjustment to the property line and executing a no build easement so that you're achieving the purpose of the setbacks?

Prices a few years ago were based on expectations of (in addition to interest rates staying low): - Then current operating cost assumptions (like insurance cost expectations being flat)- A seeming disregard for record levels of new inventory / supply hitting the market- Extremely high inbound migration expectations which are likely to not be met, due to both natural disasters and the boomerang effect when people from California or the Northeast move to the American South and hate every minute of the humidity, the large and relentless swarm of insects, and the occasional hurricane. 

BiggerPockets website is good for the American market (mostly) but you will also find lots of Canadians on here and some good info on the Canadian market just by searching.There are worthwhile local West Coast resources for learning real estate investing in general and the Canadian and Vancouver markets in particular.

I look for density plays that can be executed in an infill setting.

The main condition was I had to have the downpayment (20%) first, close the deal, and then execute the owner financed 2nd mortgage. 

Partner Driven financed the Main St deal by covering 100% of the $20,000 purchase price and $45,000 renovation budget, ensuring Amanda Frecks could focus entirely on project execution without the stress of upfront expenses.

Budgeting for furniture and coordinating the time to execute or hire a designer is something we try and factor into our Pro Forma or analysis.

After reading Brandon and Brian's book, The Multifamily Millionaire, Volume II: Create Generational Wealth by Investing in Large Multifamily Real Estate, I'm a bit puzzled as to if the GP's must have real estate experience, or if someone can connect enough professionals/companies on their team to execute successful investments.