Where I am struggling is when you take into consideration the tax due because the CRA taxes you on taxable income (where the big difference being that you can only deduct the interest portion of the mortgage payment so even if you cashflow positive, you have negative earnings after taxes), I find it very difficult to make the math work unless you put high % down payment.When you invest in Canada, do you only look at cash-on-cash return or because of the tax treatment in Canada, do you look at the taxable income as well?

Hello, I am analyzing a deal (actually made offer, they rejected, so re analyzing) on a DUPLEX. 

All of these are available in different colors, surface treatments, thicknesses, and plank styles.2.

Here is that list:KitchenWindow near panty doesn't openPantry shelves and storage areas not cleanedOld items left in apartment (former tenant's junk in closets, etc)Hole in bottom and side of cabinet above stove (just an fyi)Floor has damaged areas (fyi only)Back Corner BedroomBroken exterior window, glass not cleaned upBlind missingWindow not sealedCrack in ceiling in closet (fyi only)Middle BedroomBlind in right side is brokenLarge BathroomFan makes loud high pitch noise (only sometimes)Minor stains in floor (clean if possible, or just fyi)Molding is cracked on tub (fyi)Blind doesn't work properlyFront BedroomBoth blinds missingFront ClosetItems left behindLiving RoomWindow sills very dirty, have spider websSmall cabinet to right of fireplace difficult to open/shutFireplace is not cleaned - wood and ashes left behindStain on entry french doors (looks like a booger)GeneralHot water does not workAll window sills are very dirty, some have spider webs (screens were left open allowing spiders to access)Many electrical outlets are recessed further than they should be - some plugs may not be able to plug inWindows (interior or exterior are dirty/stained)Door from dining room to kitchen should be removed (no door handle from dining room side and door scratches ground)Vegetation at front door needs to be cut back (covering mailbox, blocking entry to door)Exterior of house is dirty, should be power washed - looks like a sore thumb in the neighborhoodWe basically agree on having the apartment cleaned (windows, "booger" thing, etc), loose items removed, removing the door, correcting the vegetation and having all of the blinds replaced, hot water being corrected. 

Not every vash vet is a drug abusing crazy, broken back still getting treatment but disability is permanent.

Thus regular re-treatment is necessary to keep them at bay.As far as the damage, not sure why the walls would have to be torn off unless it's a really severe case.

don't think you can 1031 your personal resi.. that's why we have the 500k exclusion which for us west coast homeowners who have enjoyed massive appreciation its the best tax treatment in the USA in my mind bar none.. 

Possible reasons could be if Trump loses the election, the r.e. tax depreciation treatment could be changed, rates could rise, capital gains changed, etc.

Pest control is a must and, depending on the type of home purchase, carpenter bee treatments too. 

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