I continue to pad my social security contributions full-time with the hopes of maximizing my retirement benefits.

How social media, computers Zillow, Redfin, Bigger Pockets has turned real estate into such a POPULAR way to make money!

We are planning to purchase in cash, however, if requiring financing, how much higher are mortgage rates for a Canadian investing in the US market? 

I'm assuming social media is the answer...

.: I get what you are trying to do and protect, but this is a very slippery slope to get into....In the veterinary field we see this all the time....upset clients going on social media and trying to destroy vets and clinics..... and a lot of the time post complete bullsh$t and inaccurate accounts of the situation.

Should the property garner no interest from their buyer list, their Realtor list, their social media posts, their offering on BP, LinkedIn, FB, various property investor websites, yard signs, etc. then they would probably be willing to share their fee.  

For Canadians seeking to tap into the market in the States, the way the LLC is arranged creates a challenging tax environment and basically leaves you limited return. 

Read our copy & paste advice below on better screening for a PMC.Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Quote from @Mark Hudson: Jay, can you tell us about Canadian regs and how the consumer has to refinance after 7 to 10 years? 

@Andrea LeeRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.