Be careful when you select entity types.A pass-through entity in the United States, such as an LLC, may not hold the same characteristics in Canada.What market are you looking to invest in?

I signed up for their investor profile because I am interested in the appreciation in the North Texas (or northern suburbs of DFW) market.

Or find a deal first then market it to buyers, then offer on the house and create an agreement with the seller & buyer?

This deal doesn't meet the 2% or 50% rule of thumb, but it has positive cash flow and is in a growing market, according to the latest 2024 Top 100 data from BP. 

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

It’s not necessarily more difficult than market-rate rentals, just different.If you’re seriously considering this route, feel free to reach out.

Have you scoped out a market yet?

Reno Scenerio Off Market Purchase Price - $185k ARV = $315-335kReno - $55-65kHolding - $10kClosing both ends - $25k= $335 , $315-$285 =$30-50k gain  As-IS Scenario Purchase - $185kSale Price on MLS :$225- $235kClosing both ends - $20kHolding - $4k= $235 - $209 =$16-$26k gainIn both scenerios I’ll be 1031ing it into a new investment.

I am not in the flipping market but I handle multifamily transactions for buyers and sellers who are very transactional.

In a highly competitive tourist market like New Orleans, I update my photos weekly.