These marketers would have the novice investor believe that the narrow focused “education” they provide combined with the “holy grail” formula (wholesaling, subject to, flipping, lease option, discounted note purchase, etc.) is most, if not all, anyone needs to become “independent” and successful, usually by month 12.

Hey @Brad Roche - We do a significant amount of renovation loans (both Fannie May & FHA) here in Chicago and prefer the Homestyle loan only because it's less stringent on the borrow about what they have to repair, and they provide the general contractor a material draw at closing which helps the project start on the right foot.I thought the minimum down payment was 5%.

However while people in Windsor doesn't have the luxury of high paying jobs that GTA residents have, is it just a temporary fever of buying houses, or there is really something going on in this city ? 

I was thinking if I can talk to my neighbor about sharing the cost (I, the landlord, personally provide labor and my neighbor provide material (e.g. fence pickets)).

👀Park Hill golf course is no more - welcome Denver’s 4th largest public park coming summer of 2025 ☀️This 155 acre plot of land will now be home to picnic tables, walking trails, and other temporary features 🥾The biggest gripe I hear about buying in the city, is not enough accessibility to outdoor spaces, too clustered, etc.

Quote from @Brady Bitter: Quote from @Andrew Postell: @Brady Bitter yes, some of us use this technique for temporary money. 

Bridge Loan: A bridge loan could provide the $150,000 you need until your tenant-free property sells.

Quote from @Olivia Armstrong: Hey all, My husband and I have been searching for a property purchase, one that temporary checks our boxes and also kickstarts our investing journey.

Depending on how long it takes you to save up the amount, you might want to also allow for inflation on that amount for your continued savings.[2]   Read Rich Dad poor dad.[3]   Think about getting a second job - possibly a temporary job - save a 100% of the money.Just my 2 cents.

I have investor friends in LA area offering temporary free housing.