On the other hand, as a Canadian, there are additional overheads (read taxes, bookkeeping, etc.) that make opportunities that seem OK, very marginal when all the costs are included.

So do not just take everyone's pro's and con's to heart its good to look at things from a global or 10,000 view approach to make sure it will all work out for your plans.The same could be said with tax, asset protection, estate planning, and other factors too.

Hello fellow Canadian BP members, I am the verge of doing my first real estate deal and I am a bit overwhelmed, so I would like to clarify some of the things.

Fortunately, there are several Canadians present who can help out with questions about financing, regulation and taxation here at home.You might want to read some of @J Scott's posts and see how a misspent youth as a professional poker player can land you in the midst of a flipping business.

The Canadians are buying what I consider garbage for the most part, but those from China are just seeking stability and are more gearing toward the areas near development or in well established markets.  

Do you typically only invest in your local area of the Philippines or have you been looking all around the region or globally?

Welcome Nino...happy to see fellow Canadians in here and especially like minded Onfarioians.

I was working with a few Canadian groups in 2013 - 2014 . 

Anyone know of Hard Money Lender Future Global Company?

I'm also interested in entering into some long distance investments (I'm Canadian).