Their marketing is fantastic and the last time I went to a 3 day event I took more notes on their marketing strategies.) ... the day continues... topics covered include how much money you will need to retire, how the financial collapse happened, personal stories including why they are in real estate, how they got in and why they are there to teach you, basic financing information ending usually with credit go home, call your credit card companies and get your limits increased! 

If you can get in 2 properties that break even at the end of your 5 year mortgage term your pay down and appreciation will be fantastic, versus a couple extra bucks you saved from paying the CMHC with 20 down.Do some homework first, if you can't qualify for a second property with your leftover down payment consider reducing the CMHC and interest with the full 20% down.

Find what it is you enjoy about real estate and become better than anyone else in your specific market.If you can't find good deals in your immediate area, look at a nearby community or find another state completely.There's an incredible amount of information on this site for FREE and the community is fantastic.  

Agreed, for the short time I've been a member its been a fantastic resource. 

(fantastic)How can I calculate to make sure that what he is asking for isn't too much and to make sure that I can also add on my fee?

That is fantastic!

Hi Jessica,I also just joined BP and received a fantastic welcome, so WELCOME!  

Taking John's course is a fantastic idea.

My family is currently in a bit of a transitional phase which I've decided is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start our real estate investing career.

Phoenix is a FANTASTIC rental market when politics don't get on the way.