I always include the disclaimer that the monthly speakers are gurus looking to sell you something, but the pre-speaker networking is well worth the time.There are often smaller networking groups specific to different regions of the state as well.

There will also be differences specific to Québec due to the differences in law (Napoleonic vs Common) and the land system in that province.The good news is there are several other Canadian investors on the site - a few from the MTL region - available to answer any questions you have.

Even if you have a decent background in construction, a good inspector can advise you of age and region specific issues you may need to keep an eye on.An inspector could also help you avoid a catastrophe.Good luck.

Totally true.You're in a great region for buy and holds.

I invest in the Bakken region exclusively.

We have a strong military community, always growing medical training facilities, a tremendously strong tourist and convention sector and the Eagle Ford Shale project created 116,000 high paying mid skilled jobs in 2013 and a 61 billion economic impact on the region.

Also, I would be surprised if you found a rate lower than 5% in this area.As a general rule in the Puget Sound region I look for properties that meet the 1% rule before seriously considering a property.

You may be able to find a smaller local/regional portfolio lender that might do it but I'll bet good money you won't get anywhere trying this with like BofA or Wells Fargo and the like.If you are going to try to pay off all the private financing it is much more realistic.

Please don't quote me :)If this is correct, however, I was wondering if this was a regional stipulation?

The top producing agent in our region is doing it.