If you like to be risky with your capital maybe try putting it in some index funds, crypto, or stocks that you believe in and understand and then take it out when its made a good return and then use it for the downpayment.  

My point here is I don't know how they guarantee a deal but that is an interesting proposition.  

The pre-construction option is very risky, and in Calgary you could very well be loosing $50-60k as well in 1-2 years... 

I do have some balloon notes on a few properties, and I’m wondering if banks might see refinancing as risky since my primary income now comes from my rentals? 

This factoring includes the presence of competent contractors who can limit unforeseen surprises and costs.Myth 2: They're Too Risky to Invest InThere is risk in any investment; however, distressed properties are not inherently riskier than any other real estate investment.

The insurance and property taxes make STRs a challenging proposition in the state of Texas.  

Residential property rental: Could this be a scalable and profitable approach, or is it too risky?

I understand why carriers associate Condo/PUD construction with greater liability risk (I am sure being based in Philadelphia, a jury friendly city doesn't help either) but curious which carriers others are finding to price coverage without this exclusion and also price the coverage competitively.This also serves as a reminder to review the coverage when you hire a GC for more substantial or unique construction assignments. 

It's a "Heads I Win, Tails You Lose" proposition. 

You can make sure her will states you would inherit it, but it's risky because wills can be changed at any time.3.