I have started connecting with Canadian podcasts on real estate as well as connecting with some of those training through webinars.

I would check with the laws in your area as some of your fellow Canadians suggested.

I recently got my Canadian permanent residence (Calgary).

I'm Canadian so no prob -- live in Alberta so no premiums at all; you guys buy our oil and our oil buys our healthcare!

There are a handful of other Canadians here ... some investing in the US, some here at home.

When I first got interested in US investing, I joined a "Guru" who promised quick riches by buying US real estate as a Canadian.  

I'm wondering what options are out there for financing to foreigners - I am Canadian, my husband is British (and Canadian permanent resident).

I'm a Canadian that lives in the California.

Dan,Yes, renting is always an option but last resort in my case: As a Canadian  refinancing of  the property is limited - best case scenario I can get 65% LTV with pretty high rate. this means a lot of my money will be "buried" in the property. my understanding  rent I can get is around  $1100/1200 so not so great in terms of cash flow. add the fact I am far away which means  extra costs in property management and often repairs of such old house will be higher. so bottom line selling still seems the best option unless price I can get really sucks.

He did speak english, but in that funny canadian way.