For my thesis, I'm conducting research into the practices and motivations of small landlords in Ontario to explore how various social and economic factors influence their business strategies, day-to-day property maintenance, and tenant interactions.Could anyone refer me to someone who might be interested in participating?

And then everyone can make their own judgement with the information presentedThat's what makes our community here so great, the diversity of experiences and opinions, and allowing anyone free access to see and participate in the discourse and make their own opinions!

When I see these new posters do nothing but recommend the same company in every post and not participate on the site in any other way, I get very suspicious.If you newbies have affiliations with these companies you're promoting, I suggest you disclose it.

In all fairness, I have never participated in their mastermind group, but I have been pitched grossly over priced so called education programs from people that spend more time promoting and exaggerating what they’ve done in the hopes of getting a check from me with 5 zeros.

However, the City initiated the “Buy Into Baltimore” open bid program (which we’re interested in participating) through which you can bid/buy city-owned abandoned/vacant properties for redevelopment/resale.The problem is, there are so many blighted neighborhoods in Baltimore, it’s tough to know where to start.

You must also materially participate in your RE activities.If you materially participate in each RE activity, losses are fully deductible.

Non judicial foreclosures do not require court participation; they occur mostly through deeds of trust rather than mortgage instruments.  

To qualify for material participation, you generally need to meet either the 500-hour or 100-hour rule.

It's a method of getting them to participate so they feel comfortable asking questions and learning.

I'd rather participate in syndications than create a business of lending.Also note that lending has none of the tax benefits owning real estate has, which makes a big difference.