Of course the high crime statistics cannot be ignored in these cites, however I'm planning to buy only in the nicer/low crime neighborhoods which hopefully eliminates most of the crime risk.I was wondering if any of you could provide feedback on comparing these 3 cities.

If an agent like you can take care of a).

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I was able to push back and provided more data, he adjusted to $1,335,000.

With some changes to the management structure and leadership, I believe we can significantly increase the revenue potential while providing a positive impact.

This way, your current rental stays a cash-flowing asset while providing leverage to grow your portfolio.

No agents involved.

@Scott Winnie is also a super trustworthy agent and I have worked with him in the past.

I recommend you call a local agent or broker to give you a better lay of the land so you understand the challenges/opportunities in this area.

[I think someone else provided an example of this case earlier]-Now provided you do qualify for purchasing a house (4 units or less), you will have no problem qualifying for a mortgage with a Schedule 1 bank as long as you provide the down payment (35% minimum of purchase price) and confirm proof of fund and the source of it- On the proof and source of funds, the banks would want to see an income enough to cover the mortgage payment and other expenses. and in some cases, they would want to make sure they know how you're going to cover your expenses (housing, heating, etc..) where you live.This is usually where it gets annoying for some folks but if you can satisfy this, you should be able to qualify for a mortgage just likely any Canadian tax resident, albeit you will pay a little more in terms of interest rate, etc.