thank you for this, because locals always have the better pulse for the city than anyone else can or will. 

This is big business in Portland Or. for sure.

Don't care for the Pistons or Cavaliers.

Looking for points of view on selling or keeping properties in Toronto, Ontario.

BFS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS is posing as a lender, or they legit.??

BFS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS is posing as a lender, or they legit.??

I am exploring options - sell his place, use is as a rental or take some equity out if it to purchase another property (I was thinking maybe a short term rental on the lake)?

You could also get a line of credit for about $150k (you should be able to borrow 75% of the value.)The reason I suggest this is…1) you save $40-$60k in selling costs. 2) you have a lower blended interest rate (2/3rds at 3.25% and 1/3rd at 7 or 8% instead of the whole $500k at 7 or 8%) saving you another $1k/mo in interest. 3) you only pay interest on that $150k when you actually use it, not from day 1  Unless you hate this property, or want to buy something you can’t afford without selling, that would be my plan.

If they are dinged or scuffed you can touch them up with white appliance paint.

If you have a 2 year work history, and go get a W2 job tomorrow, we could use your base pay right away (as long as it is "guaranteed hours" or considered "full time".