hiya,let me introduce myself. i am a 21 year old enthusiastic investor from toronto, ontario. i have been involved in the purchase of three properties this year ranging from multiplexes to houses with acreage. this limited experience of actually getting proactive and getting started has taught me way more than any book has ever taught me. a tip to other beginners. i have also had some background knowledge in the real estate industry with my parents starting out a real estate rental business 10 years ago. however their knowledge is quite elementary and i have a lot to learn. fortunately i have found this site. and while browsing for the past couple days i have found that there are many invaluable resources and brilliant minds aboard.ps. slthough i have found the canadian content lacking i am confident that with our similar laws the ideas are all valid.looking forward to meeting you,joe

Brief intro....found this forum on another Real Estate board....think it's brilliant!!!

But there are so many other things that I've always thought could be improved, I'd love to hear suggestions from the agents themselves, after all you guys are the point of sale here.Especially on the technological features and applications, I have thepleasure and good fortune of having some brilliant people developing platforms from the ground up.

1-3-2-4,Let me try and tackle your questions with precise and hopefully uncomplicated answers.1) Your Realtor has told you that the property in question will not be acceptable to lenders under a conventional mortgage program.Simple answer = true.

When I first started using Zillow I thought it was brilliant, then I compared notes and ideas with seasoned professionals who all told me my numbers were off.

I have the exact same question, and nice to see brilliant minds think alike @Joe Fairless ;)

Going to the court is a brilliant idea, I had not thought of that.Just got a call from my tenant and I think we were able to work some plan out.

There is such valuable information and so many brilliant minds here on BP, we are very grateful to have this resource.

Shut down the creative problem-solvers... brilliant move.

All in all brilliant