If I flipped the house I could get all the money but the property borders my property and I was planning on keeping it for at least 15/20 years and just renting it out.Thanks

You will find lots of good information here on both residential and commercial real estate, particularly in the U.S.A, but some for other jurisdictions (including here at home).Looking south east to Chicago (or Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Cleveland, etc) makes a lot of sense given you could buy a 4-8-unit apartment building for a price similar to a house in Langley these days.Do make certain to consult with both an accountant and lawyer experienced with cross-border real estate investing and take the time to setup an ownership structure that provides you with the protection and flexibility needed to grow and meet your goals.

The fun part is how to set it all up since there are a number of cross border issues to work out.

Remember the BP mantra  appreciation like your talking about is gambling and its all about cash flow  :)  you speculator you !!! 

Close to Squirrel Hill border though. 

It was a 5 bed, 2 bath, 1500 sqft home on the border of Hazel Park and Ferndale last July.This year prices have gone up.Willing to share your connection????

Rossi, welcome aboard...you've got options and not just in CA but right over the border in Las Vegas as well...Check my sig line and let's get in contact.

She wanted the 2 lots that border her property.Her other son wants to buy the house and remaining lots, he plans to fix it up and live in the house.Thanks for all of your support and words of encouragement everyone.

This house is in a good neighborhood, but it is just three blocks north of the border of Detroit, so we are not going to get tenants with a lot of income.

It might be that it is better to get a second property and leave the existing one as is.I think Scott Williamson, has a valid point about appreciation, but that is a gamble.