When I try to analyze properties applying the four quadrant method, it does not work in Montreal because most of the time I have negative cash flow and the return on investment (cash on cash) is very low around 1-2% or negative.

Is that taking the assumption that rehabbers don't have enough reasonably priced funding or is it that an equity partner can get them in better deals, better methods to scale up, better ?

So I was previously a realtor for 5+ years and gave it up to invest... I did tiresome amounts of Ron's video's etc....then when it came down to it, all these sellers wanted cash... not at closing but like yesterdays k...

There are many different opinions but I would like to ask some of you for your methods for hedging your bets for a downturn that may happen in one or twenty years.  

When I try to analyze properties applying the four quadrant method, it does not work in Montreal because most of the time I have negative cash flow and the return on investment (cash on cash) is very low around 1-2% or negative.

Once I have some experience and the appropriate network, I can see myself transitioning into Brandon's coined BRRRR method.

With this method you are getting quality and saving on some labor and product waste.  

. - @Jasmine Patel I would advise folks to be careful about closing air vents as a method of saving energy. 

What is the proper method for getting a property under contract for purchase by an investor from start to finish and are there any good templates out there?

This would be the preferred method from the Buyer's perspective because they are receiving title upfront.