He uses scrap wood that people give him from garages, storage sheds and barns.

@Amber Roy Looks like this never got a response, but here goes...After partnering on multiple JV, syndications and simply private lender arrangements, it depends.

Purchase price: $139,000 Single family with mother-in-law suite, former 2-apartment set-up. 4 bedrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 bath.Structure: 2-story wood frame, full front porch, small back porch, cellar room, full-size unfinished attic. 4 fireplaces, slate roof.

Each unit has 2 bed, 1.5 bath a finished attic room and a full, half-finished basement.Structure: 2-story, wood frame, aluminum siding, composite roof, 2 fireplacesWhat made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Originally posted by @Roy Cleeves:For accountant:  George Dube from Kitchener handles all kinds of landlord's taxes.  

If they arent wood I would say leave them.

You go ahead and install high-end granite countertops, solid wood floors, automated window blinds, and a ton of other smart home features to the property.

But...It's a 30+ foot drop from the lowest deck to the ground, and that ground goes .3 miles down a steep, wooded hill. 

.• The concrete wood plate bolts show signs of rusting whichwe recommend you have evaluated by a licensed foundationcontractor.

The kitchen currently has some chipped wood and the edges on the cabinets are not in the greatest shape, that is why a reno may be needed soon.