Dave Van Horn is a collegue of mine and I am glad that he was able to point you in a direction that helped you feel better about your retirement planning. 

l plan to use that money to start investing in real estate.

The key difference, though, was he spent months carefully getting to know the local architecs, reputable builders, and even a couple of niche design firms that specialize in modern builds for mid- to high-end buyers.

He thought you were looking to be a borrower with your plans investments, not be a lender with your RRSP.I would seek out providers of self-directed RRSP plans in Canada. 

• Should utilities, internet, or services like snow removal/lawn care be included, or not?

Whether your plan is to generate rental income for part of the year or to create unforgettable memories during your personal stays, Mexico provides an attractive combination of high returns and diverse options to perfectly match your lifestyle and investment goals.Hope this information helps anyone in this group who is considering expanding their investment portfolio into international markets.To our success!

Can't say what's hardest, too many moving parts but take care of your tenants and build that goodwill, pays off in spades.

Strategize and plan. 

You'll find that your best talent is already working at another lender or is planning to transition to the broker side. 

Let’s say with your plan they make an extra $100 or $200 in fees and you lose $1000 or $2,000 in bookings.