He's on a level we're not even accustomed to.

But I have to agree with Mike, Ryan and john, Start small or, well, Start at what your comfortable with... something at a level that's not going to change how you function day to day.

In other areas, supply and demand haw lowered the price to the levels you've seen; such as $7,000 for a house.

Finally after almost a year of searching we came across the upper level of a house with affordable rent (which allows us to save), spacious and comfortable; very challenging to find in Edmonton.

Place looks great, we rent the upper for 525 per month, water included.Mortgage is 608 per month (nearly 50 percent taxes), I live with my girlfriend and we both pay $41.50 per month to live there.We are considering a move to Arizona VERY soon.

Look at it from the roofer's perspective, there are many crooks and wanabie investors looking to take advantage of him as well.I would use the third party idead for each of your protection and comfort levels just to be safe.

It's in a central area of the city, close to downtown, with bus access a block away, close to all levels of school.

The problem is very simple - we've spent too much (on every level) to support an unearned standard of living for decades.

I had read on another forum (sure can't find it now) about some landlords who had amazing success dying carpets a more tenant friendly, darker color (I'm thinking brown).I could absolutely replace it with some cheapo HD entry level stuff.

Since we do a lot of volume, and deal with investors at all levels of experience, we need as many options as possible to help them succeed.