Personally I think there are good loans out there but people look for the "perfect" loan that fits their buy box and meets a desired return - which the return is going to be based on risk.So for many you cannot have your cake and eat it too. thoughts?

I spend roughly $120k on my renovations, but this is for the entire property and developing the secondary suite which certainly costs more (2 new furnaces, all new plumbing, new kitchens and bathrooms with tiled floors and showers).All said and done, I personally love it.

If you have a chunk of money to get going I'd personally buy the biggest thing you can if you don't I think house hacking into a 4 plex is great. 

Each time I wire funds down to Belize the recipient has to go to the bank and sign why they are getting the funds.  

For example, I hate to sell anything, but I am selling two properties to raise funds for a new primary that meets my goals.Study the market and really lock in what it will rent for.

Lack of startup funding is common. 

I would rather use my account as the bank vs. my reserve funds.

Personally I will not work with them specifically due to this fee.

Liability Protection: An LLC provides legal separation between your personal and rental property assets, which can protect personal assets if a lawsuit arises.

Kowal I sold a bunch of index funds in January 2025 and will have a six figure capital gain.