Also be aware of Unrelated Business Income Tax (or UBIT) on leveraged real estate inside of an IRA.Or better yet, since you are self-employed - go with a truly self-directed Solo 401k plan, which would be a much better option and will help you avoid the UBIT on this investment.

There are some public sources (www.city-data.com) that can provide good baseline information.

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.

Explore the possibility of doing liability insurance instead, if you don't have much equity it may be your best, and much cheaper option.  

I used to sell Salesforce to REITs across the United States and this is what I've learned:For your needs - a CRM with a power dialer and SMS capabilities - there are a few options you might consider:Podio: This is a popular choice in the real estate community, especially for wholesalers.

How many mortgage lenders have you spoken with to get qualified and discuss allowable down payment options?

@James Tobin  yes FHA will be a very low downpayment option for you.

After 45 + years as a real estate investor, broker, lender, fund manager and syndicator, I’ve become aware that the “dream” of many investors and investor “hopefuls” is to be able to generate enough cash flow to live off their real estate holdings and accumulate enough wealth to make “work” optional.

Explore options like conventional loans, DSCR, seller financing, or partnerships, and connect with local lenders to find the best fit for your strategy.Good luck!

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