I work with investors out of the country and have a few contacts I can connect with you on funding options. 

For properties under $300K, you can definitely find okay options in these areas.

The other option is to find a partner with some experience and use that on the loan.

Cash out refinances are also an option it just depends what debt you have currently and if it makes sense to pull that out.

We're based in Calgary, where there’s a lot of pre-construction happening, and we’re aiming to buy a pre-con property as our primary residence.As a first-time homebuyer, I’m weighing two options: 1.

Another option is an installment sale, which spreads capital gains tax over multiple years.For unsold properties being distributed, there is generally no immediate tax event if assets are transferred at their adjusted basis.

As far as I understand, as I am living in it, I was able to get cheaper down payment options.

(I don't have $10k liquid, are there other options or do I just need to save-up for a few months?)

Also integrating them with Podio as well as an option. 

It's not unheard of, but I couldn't understand why anyone would want to do that given there are so many other options out there.