I’m definitely working hard to create a solid foundation for both my family and my investments, and it’s encouraging to connect with like-minded people who are exploring real estate as well.You’re absolutely right about Section 8 housing, the stability of cash flow is definitely a big draw for me, especially with the U.S. market being more accessible in terms of affordability compared to Canada.

Give me a buzz if you'd like to explore this scenario further.  

Leverage equity, explore house hacking, and continue learning through books, podcasts, and local networking to refine your strategy.

Now that was a side of real estate that I hadn’t explored.

We provide a complimentary property-specific analysis for investors exploring the benefits of cost segregation.

Would be great to reconfigure the lot lines on the two additional parcels so they'd both meet the minimum to build.

Additionally, listing brokers represent what seller's provide them. 

It sounds like you might have some great insights or connections & I’d love to explore how we could work together or share resources to make impactful deals happen.Let me know if you’d like to hop on a call or chat further—I’m excited to see how we can collaborate now or in the future.

Nothing illegal about doing that, but if caught, the lender may call the loan due and if you don't correct the situation or pay the loan off, they willstart mortgage foreclosure.3) You could also go the HELOC route to tap the equity in the home, but the 12-month owner-occupancy will also apply AND the interest rate on the HELOC will fluctuate with the Fed Fund Rate.4) You could do a cashout refi as an investment property, but that will be at an interest rate 0.5-1% higher than owner-occupied rate.Suggest you meet with 2-3 lenders to explore your options about the above.Once you have access to funds, recommend you buy a 2-4 unit with 20-25% down. - You can buy owner-occupied, live in one unit, and fix up and rent the other unit(s).- If you're handy, recommend buying a property in the worst condition you can tolerate.

So you just need to look at that additional $2000 - $3000 of interest each year as really being 1000 - $2000 of total new expense to your after the tax deduction.3.