Unfortunately that means the thing that will get us is the 'unknown unknown', the risk we don't even know exists.Einstein said that compound interest is the most powerful force in the world, I'd say that non-recourse loans are a very close second which is why investing in the US is so attractive to Canadians... and everyone else.BTW I think your VRBO investment(s) up at Whistler are great.Giovanni

(Replace part of roof, install new furnace, some electrical work, and light cosmetics.

My sister rents a basement apartment in a houseshe only has liability ins on her old carshe has no renter insurancethe home owner lives in the home upstairsher car had an electrical fire and burned to a crisp in the drivewaydamaging the outside of the the landloards garagewho pays?

I plan to hire out the plumbing and electrical and do the painting, tiling and flooring myself.  

They will place a sled mounted data node antenna on the roof, we will supply electricity. 

On duplex and triplex I don't see any information on the electricity cost, sewer cost, garbage cost or water bill?

Here is the list of problems: The front door barely opens, NONE of the doors close correctly, garage door has been replaced but the electrical still needs tackled, no doorbell, no fire alarms or carbon monoxide alarm, no working outside lights, a severe mice infestation (who have now raided my brand new couch), no insulation in the mudroom which is allowing cold air into the house and raising my heating (propane!)

This is something to always consider if you are doing electrical or structural repairs yourself.

If you're not doing anything structural, changing out plumbing or electrical or hvac you should be able to finish up cosmetics in a week maybe two at the most in one unit.

hello guys my name is Alexander I'm here to learn as much as I can to start my path on flipping houses I have a strong background on construction,  plumbing,  electrical,  cabinetry,  paint,  hvac,  pool and others areas looking to apply my knowledge toward flipping houses and take control of my future!