I don't know how you'd go about doing it, but I think in fairness you ought to warn them about it first.

Particularly important in your part of the country in light of price hikes for heating oil and the high cost to replace.Central air, I'm not sure how many have that up there.Sufficient insulation and the right type.Roof.

I found out the guy owned a couple of rentals, is a handy man and rehabber. ( ...As I write this, the light bulb just turned on in my head!

Maybe some RE Experts can shed some light on how to find Canadian disclosures.Does anyone know where I can obtain listings ?

I have not yet begun bird dogging, but have an experienced investor ready to show me the way as a part time gig (I currently work full time in the lighting industry).

Every deal is different...I have had a pretty bad one myself.I will stick with landlording, light rehabs and a few REITs to keep my RE invesment portfolio empire going...I enjoy collecting checks every month and being in complete control of all my property without question from any "partners".

I saw an investigation on this very topic which depicted the "Rich Dad Training" sessions in a negative light.

Scan newspaper ads and pick the ones you'll call at first light.

What you can do depends on your particular market, but consider a few f'rinstances: Improve building security, improve outside lighting, give common areas a facelift, upgrade appliances, give away wireless internet service to all the tenants, etc.

Being a business owner and having some cash will put you light years ahead of other new investors.