Based on our research they had around 30 units under management all in foreclosure including a $10M+ property going to auction for 50%.So moral of the story, do not believe everything you read on the internet. 

Why do you care but also why would you send them to a church.

Surprises set in left and right while doing the work and just going through the motions for the first time. 

If there is a way to create a solid master bathroom while implementing another en suite with some kind of bathroom variation, I think that would be what I would do.

And if the 25% tariff hits canadian lumber, then everything is going to shut down.I'd like to know when this country is going to actually do something to help new construction.

We didn't do any major renovations since buying and renting it out, but Redfin tells us that we gained ~$60k of equity.

Like many problems in life, the answer is "What do you want most?"

Without a doubt many people are still crushing it because they have a strong network and build great systems over time doing the same thing over and over again aka FOCUS!

You want to make sure your lender understand this as  lot do not and you will waste a lot of time if you are trying to borrow more then what you purchased the house for. 

Would love to connect with other investors in the area that are also doing long-term rentals, renovations, and/or short-term rentals.