One of the key challenges I’m facing is understanding the financing options available to someone without Canadian residency or a local credit history.From my research, it seems that a 35% down payment is often required, with interest rates around 7.5-8.5% for non-residents.

It sounds like the reverse mortgage company is offering a path for you to buy it - which is more than they have to do.  

In option 2, your costs are $25k higher.

I'm an investor and mortgage broker and have options for loans that go as low as $75,000 and down payments as low as 15%, which makes it easier to stay above $75,000.

Hello - After listening to the podcast, I've made a commitment to purchase a rental property by the end of Q2 this year (ideally by the end of Q1). I am interested in buying a long-term turnkey property in a nice area...

What's better for heating gas or electric? Building a cabin in a tourist destination that does not have easy access to gas or electric.So I will need to run electric line anyway and considering installing underground ...

(seems straight forward)B) Landlord denies the request for ESA exemption of pet fee / pet rent, but offers the applicant the unit if they ARE willing to pay fee / rent for the animal as a pet.Or... 

Thank you,Jerry Jerry, I recommend getting in touch with an experienced broker who can educate you on all the possible options in the investment space for cash-out refinances.

Once the city gives direction, then start to look at available options and penciling out the numbers to see what makes the most sense.  

they usually say stick it in the bank.. so you can offer them a nice return above bank CDs and on an asset they already know and like etc..