--- The worst condition a property is in, the fewer buyers interested, so the bigger opportunity it respresents. 

It will be very important to have both in place because of the fact I will be investing out-of-state.

I would try not to tie up any of the principal in down payments.Personally, I had a family member do this same thing, but they used an investment portfolio as the collateral instead of real estate.If you play your cards right, this might be the only short-term money you ever need.Please let us know what you end up doing.

I’m currently exploring real estate investment opportunities in Canada as an international investor.

That person will be able to tell you what you can do and following that plan will give you peace of mind about your further investing strategy.

The BEST method for real estate investing is very simple: increase earnings, reduce expenditures, save, and invest from your own funds.You should focus on increasing earnings and learning how to manage your budget.

And who knows, maybe what seems bad can bring better opportunities. 

Every interaction is an opportunity to learn, share, and grow your network organically.Looking forward to your contributions and learning from your experiences in both investing and the agency space.

Investor in California here trying to diversify my portfolio and start investing in a different state.  

That is why the wealthy HAVE to invest in real estate in shape or form.