hiya,let me introduce myself. i am a 21 year old enthusiastic investor from toronto, ontario. i have been involved in the purchase of three properties this year ranging from multiplexes to houses with acreage. this limited experience of actually getting proactive and getting started has taught me way more than any book has ever taught me. a tip to other beginners. i have also had some background knowledge in the real estate industry with my parents starting out a real estate rental business 10 years ago. however their knowledge is quite elementary and i have a lot to learn. fortunately i have found this site. and while browsing for the past couple days i have found that there are many invaluable resources and brilliant minds aboard.ps. slthough i have found the canadian content lacking i am confident that with our similar laws the ideas are all valid.looking forward to meeting you,joe

Lately, it seems like the welcomes here on the New Member Introduction forum have been a bit less enthusiastic and I hope that we can revive interest.

Thanks Young Gun

can a agent carry a gun on them?

When, I refi the next property, I can then use that money to buy my next and so on...I think, if all goes well and, I stick to my guns, I could be rid of the JOB in about a year and get out of the rat-race in around 2-3.

Thank god I stuck to my guns when I was offering the price to the last owners. just think if I increased it up $5,000 like they wanted it to be.

(Our job is to get the seller the MOST we can for their land, so stick to your guns).

i can see you're an entrepreneur huh.well prepare yourself for the ups and downs of being a noob.you're gonna get so gung ho on one thing in one week and a few days later, get hooked on something else.one week, you'll be wholesaling...definitely.the next week, you'll be buying, rehabing and selling...DEFINITELY.the next it will be buying, fixin and renting, refiing...WITHOUT A DOUBT.whatever you do, stick to your guns about one thing:MAKING A DECISION TO TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE, PSYCHOLOGICALLY, SPIRITUALLY, PHYSICALLY AND FINANCIALLY!!!

jlabelle,first of all, i love posts like this - people always jumping the gun trying to "correct" everyone else.bank certified appraisers or appraisers who do appraisals for banks...is that a better description????

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