Down payment assistance is a benefit for people that are lacking a lot of money. 

The loss is typically treated as a short-term capital loss, which can directly offset short-term capital gains, and up to $3,000 of any excess loss can offset other income.Consult a tax professional to ensure you're handling this correctly and maximizing your potential tax benefits.However, if you lose the money you pay to buy the debt, the deduction from the loss doesn't equate to tax savings dollar for dollar. 

How do we get around this other than showing proof of personal funds for the 25%??

Are you representing yourself as a Registered Agent and if so is your personal address listed?

Lots of people are moving there money out of B.C., especially with the new STR rules.

I have personally never owned a condo that DIDN'T have a special assessment - which happens when there is a repair needed but not enough money to pay for it. 

Personally, if it were 100% of my money, I would want to control 100% of the asset.

As a private money lender, I'm curious to hear what makes an ideal lending relationship for you and how I can better support investors looking for flexible and fast funding solutions.

@Christopher Walrod if your personal situation allows you to house hack it can be a huge shortcut to becoming a real estate investor.

That being said I do install mini-blinds when money it tight 😞