Positions with real estate investors or related roles can offer income and experience.

All of the above and there are many discussions and mathematical gymnastics that are in these forums that prove it works and doesnt work in both ways...consider a first position heloc if you want to utilize velocity banking concepts for mortgage purposes.I got one with CMG mortgage (they call it the All in One Loan) and it put me in positive light. 

A $240k loan amount on a $249k purchase price seems crazy and I'd never expect to produce any net positive cash flow doing this.How are you calculating your property taxes?

Its always nice to hear positive things about local people. 

Emphasize that your offer is competitive and you’re ready to move now, or set a reasonable deadline for the offer to ensure the seller knows you’re serious.Use Comparables StrategicallyHave data on hand to support your position.

Only the first can be corrected, but us making a mistake and getting anything less than 5 star review is stricly unacceptable in my eyes and my team also has a strong sense of ownership in their position and loyalty to my company.   

Inflation will push up rents over time, so at some point you will be cash flow positive.

Money is...important, but it's also a way to make a positive difference in people's lives. 

Then the remaining profits get distributed at whatever split you both agree to...I often see it start at 25/75 (75 to the person in your position) and then maybe increase it to 40/60 or 50/50.It would really help if you could provide some numbers on your deal. 

I do agree that Vancouver will not produce a positive cash flow unless you put down a hefty amount.