I rushed over and when I got there I found about 20 couples, all obvious newbies....the comments I overheard were - "I don't like the color of the walls in the entry"...."

Condos can be a good way to get started in real estate, especially since the lower purchase price and potential for a smaller down payment can help preserve your savings while giving you an entry point into the market.

Our primary defense against this in C-class housing is to rely on deadbolts for entry doors. 

It is the easiest barrier to entry (best Interest rate and low down payment req).

Given the current market conditions, new construction and turnkey properties tend to offer a more stable and lower-risk entry point into real estate investing.

@Sean NavaThough it presents a pretty big barrier to entry for a first time investor like myself, appreciation is a strength in our market that I now realize I undervalue.

Modern builds and thoughtful rehabs sell quickly.Key ROI Factors:Strong rental market for investors who want to flip and hold.First-time homebuyers are flocking here for affordable entry-level homes with character.Pro Tip: Target small, outdated homes on larger lots to capitalize on backyard improvements or expansions.3.

These tools use the same technology that hotels rely on to maximize rates.Keyless Entry for Smooth Check-Ins: Keyless entry systems give guests a unique code that expires after checkout.

The biggest mistake new investors make is to walk a property, maybe explain in general terms what they want and then let the contractor come up with the SoW.For a bedroom this could be:- replace carpet- repair closet dooror- remove carpet- remove curtains, nails and screws- replace closet doors, entry door SKU#- replace window SKU#- refinish hardwood floors 144 sqft, clear/oil-based- prep and paint all woodwork- patch walls, texture, paint walls eggshell white clay, ceiling flat white- replace light fixture SKU#, replace lightswitch w decora/white, replace 3 outlets&covers- install blinds SKU#Obviously, the cost would be quite different.

Currently looking in the Belleville area, simply for lower entry costs, but we want to get into the GTA market ASAP!