Canadians...

Our current welfare system gets taken advantage of and we let it happen based on fear.However......I do feel that in order for us to lead the global charge, we need to lead by example.

Im looking for (more) local relevant info for Canadian real estate markets and investing.

@Jay Hinrichs whether Canadian or US currency, sadly this isn't much money anymore.

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The scenario typically plays out as follows:We report to the lender what we are earning for rent (and provide leases when requested); The lender usually says the amount we are earning is over market and not sustainable;They then attribute market rent to each unit of the house and include that amount at 50% - 70% depending on their inclusion rate.The first time it happened, I try to make the case for including the actual rent and the lender countered that they could attribute market rent or strike the property's income (but not its debt) from their calculations.Now, Canadian lenders are traditionally more conservative in their underwriting practices than those in the U.S.A., so you may be fine getting a lender to consider your actual rent on the property. 

Roy, I partnered with a Canadian on a deal.

They will tie the loan towards the property but also your global income.  

Even more jobs may also be created as the "Midwest Connect" has chosen Pittsburgh as one of the global finalists by Hyperloop One, the California company that developed high speed transit technology.

To further prove this point, let’s examine two very significant times in history: the 2008 financial crisis and the 2020 global pandemic.THE STOCK MARKET CRASHES OF 2008 & 2020 The stock market crashed on Sept. 29, 2008, and The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 777.68 points.