She was scrambling for a new title company that understood the local subtleties, and my buddy’s referral to a quiet, under-the-radar exchange facilitator near Lake Oswego ended up saving her deal from what felt like a slow-motion derailment.What really helped both of them was teaming up with a local pro who understood the Oregon laws like the back of her hand.

Starting a hard money lending company makes sense to me since I have hundreds of contacts in this business that I've built relationships for years, as well as it aligns with my origination background. 

I believe many contract out to the same sales company to deliver there pitches. 

Contrary to what companies may tell you that charge you $ to get "bank funding".

Its completely dependent on when the last time the company gets a data update and how often. 

Most title companies will never give title insurance on properties bought at tax auctions.

Recently, a real estate friend suggested I consider starting a title company, as he and his partners (primarily in commercial real estate, like strip malls) could bring business my way.While I’ve worked with title companies in my transactions, I’ve never explored the inner workings of how they operate.

But before hiring a cost seg company, make sure it will be beneficial to you: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1075919-five-...

There are a lot of shiny internet companies touting their HELOC, but you will do better with a local bank every time.

You would pay us corporate tax rate, but the retained earnings could remain in the company and not be repatriated to Canada.If you are moving to the U.S.A. and will not be keeping a presence in Canada, then once you move you should not be paying Canadian tax on your world-wide income.