From the sellers perspective, this also opens the door to a global demographic of buyers, since the US allows foreign citizens to purchase RE here in the states. 

I've heard similar fears and predictions for over 15 years...including the global recession almost 10 years ago, yet all the while living here, I've experienced quite the opposite.   

I'm a Canadian looking to invest in multi-family properties in the US, and maybe do some rehab and flips of smaller properties. 

i am interested to see if the Bigger Pockets calculators are used in Canada and if they are as accurate, or if there is anything i can do to tweak it a bit to make it more practical for Canadian use? 

I am a Canadian Investor and looking to invest in US Real Estate.

Best way to handle finances: get a TD, RBC or BMO US account and link with your Canadian account.

@Larry Smet runs a successful meetup for Canadian investors investing in US real estate.

People InvolvedThe friend (Alfonso) is a born-and-raised Canadian citizen and resides there 100% of the year.

@Abel LopezDepends on the terms but for a Canadian like myself it avoids a lot obstacles we face from US lenders.. especially as a beginner we would be considered medium to high risk and nailed with lower LTV and higher interest rate..

My husband and I area dual Canadian/US citizens residing in Canada.