I suspect that appreciation cannot continue like it has.  

LOTS to talk about in Calgary as quality multi-family deals are being snapped up quickly, multiple offers on handyman specials, and parts of the city is experiencing Sellers Market, while the CIty of Calgary has decided to continue their major capital reinvestment projects, so there will be emerging areas soon! 

Playing the long game, it's not for those chasing rainbows, definently for the LT planned methodical focus. 

As this process continues, I will have more accurate information, but these are all amazing things to think about.

If you're aiming for growth and can secure a low-interest mortgage, financing might be the better play.

After some back-and-forth an inspection was scheduled only for the code enforcement agent to... wait for it... wait for it... ghost my PM.At this point, I've advised my PM to communicate with code enforcement in writing as much as possible and to continue to document their no-shows, etc.

It is also my understanding that this would result in large tax returns (from depreciation offsetting my other active income) that I could use to continue to expand my portfolio. 

You would continue to defer all of the tax and receive potential cash flow until the market becomes more attractive for you. 

Fannie does have a guideline that allows a property to be deeded over to an entity so long as the original borrower is also in the entity, but you have to wait 6 months of seasoning and maintain continuity of ownership.  

Rents could continue to fall, and the cost of labor rise dramatically.https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/19/economy/new-home-undocumented...