This site plan would give you an idea of the needed development cost, which is usually what sinks development deals

[I think someone else provided an example of this case earlier]-Now provided you do qualify for purchasing a house (4 units or less), you will have no problem qualifying for a mortgage with a Schedule 1 bank as long as you provide the down payment (35% minimum of purchase price) and confirm proof of fund and the source of it- On the proof and source of funds, the banks would want to see an income enough to cover the mortgage payment and other expenses. and in some cases, they would want to make sure they know how you're going to cover your expenses (housing, heating, etc..) where you live.This is usually where it gets annoying for some folks but if you can satisfy this, you should be able to qualify for a mortgage just likely any Canadian tax resident, albeit you will pay a little more in terms of interest rate, etc.

As usual in most responses in this forum you are getting conflicting information. 

The airfare, though, is usually 100% deductible even if you mix business with some pleasure.

I also advertise before someone moves out to get a new tenant before the current one leaves. 100% occupancy on a LTR is very common for me.No idea on a MTR.100% occupancy sounds great, but for a bigger portfolio or apartment complex, it usually means you're leaving money on the table.Here’s an extreme example: I could rent out 100 units at $500 a month and make $50,000.

While I have not done a deal with them, their agreement requires a close timing that simply will not work with conventional lenders (usually 7 days or so).  

I am usually selling high-end properties and am used to multiple offers. 

There were weekly group video phone calls that despite usually only having 5-10 people online I could never get a question answered leaving me to believe they were pre recorded.

There is plenty in Boston and i usually go to the Worcester meet ups.

.: Foreclosures usually have a lot of "hair" that goes with them.