Biggest drawback is the time, they are slow.

Due to the price different between Toronto and SSM, retail buyers are seeing the pricing and they are 'great' deals to them, even though they have climbed this past yearObservation 3:  With material prices up, you would expect new builds to slow down, however in my conversations with GC's and builders they are slammed trying to keep up with the build demand.I would agree with Tyler that there are definitly portions of the city that I would not invest in. 

it will be difficult to turn a profit unless you're renting short term because the home prices are in the 300+ but the rental rates are in the upper $1,000's- low $2000.

That book led me to The Book on Flipping Houses by J Scott, and I am now in the process of reading The Art of the Slow Flip by Scott Jelinek.

And if real estate trends exactly how it has been over decades,  Then it will eventually grow its on slow and steady equity. 

It comes with both the Sweep Checking account that automatically takes any deposits during the day and pays principal first at 12AM each night "sweeps," over that money into the AIO or line of credit.Some features:-AIO or All in one - 1st position lien of credit accrues interest only after principal is paid at 12AM based on rate/365 simple interest and auto charges it to you balance on the 20th-21st of the following month (interest is basically paid slow and principle always first)- You get 2 accounts when you setup the AIO: 1) the AIO 1st position line of credit itself, 2) The Sweep Checking account- There are no monthly payments so long as you have available credit because the interest is added to your balance on the 20th-21st of the following month and that reports as an on time payment.- Margin on the AIO ranges from 3.25-3.75% + 1 month libor Index (which has lately been around .16% or so).

However, withdrawing earnings (such as interest payments and gains) may be subject to taxes and penalties if withdrawn before reaching age 59½ and meeting certain other criteria, unless an exception applies.

For those of you who are familiar with how to open an entity in your state, how to stay self motivated, how to make effective phone calls, and just operate in a professional manner, the first half of the training may seem slow/repetitive.

The appreciation of the Dallas market seems to be slow.

Granted that appreciation train is slowing down but you have to be particular as to what you buy.MOST of my condo investor clients in LA are selling.