I would buy a fixer upper and rent it out.

May need a little rate buy down but in the long run it is much better to raise your rate 1% to 1.5% versus taking a Heoc rate above 8%.The whole point of taking cash out is its quick and you avoid having the associated risks that come with a Heloc.

Numbers always look good on paper but between holding costs when acquiring and renovating property, closing costs on can also add up.I am not saying it cannot be done, as I did it with about 75 loans in a very similar fashion (except I was buying NPL's and got them reperforming).

The country is great for lifestyle and I believe most American (and other foreigners) buy for lifestyle.

I dont buy from home depot that often .

If you buy in a prime location with desirable amenities, you’re setting yourself up for steady income and long-term growth.

It normally doesn't cost you any money to open and to be able to access that large amount of equity to buy or stabalize your current portfolio allows you so much more opportunity costs.For instance, I took a $200K LOC out on my primary residence when I first started in real estate.

They just have many of our jobs going on, too.I don't think the costs are TOTALLY far off...I could buy $50/hr for handyman type of work, but then they have their fee in their too. 

If you have some capital, income, and decent credit, buy a 4-5 bedroom house and rent bedrooms. 

Hello everyone,My business partner and I are considering buying in Niagara Falls as a short term rental investment and we'd love to speak to someone there running a vacation rental.