Hi Basit,It's probably been a combination of outbid, or out contingencied, and a bit of financing at the levels we want. 

Smoke detectors are two screws and a batteryScreen door could be tricky depends on if screen just needs repaired or replaced. 

That's a horrendous fallacy and a weak mindset to think that real estate agents are buying the best multis.

For example, for a 500,000 purchase, the Land Transfer Tax would be approximately 6,475 while if the same house was purchased in the City of Toronto, expect to be charged about 12,950.And as a foreign buyer, a premium would be added: I really don't know the numbers here anymore, consult with a Real Estate lawyer for an estimate here.- Work Permit ?

its most unfortunate that you had to go through this deception and theft from someone who is considered a professional in this business. we definitely appreciate you putting the warning out about this character. as hard as it is to find a reliable experienced contractor nowadays its even harder to find one that's not a crook and a liar and that's truly pathetic.   

@Ilir Livadhi I think you are referring to property wholessalers telling you how much the rehab will be - and as you see, their numbers are often not based on reality.

No state income tax, no rent control, and a straightforward eviction process make it one of the more landlord-friendly places to own rentals.

Choosing between a single-family home and a duplex is a classic real estate investor dilemma.

There is some solid structure to the program and a solid accountability piece along with getting to interact with highly successful people.

I found what seemed to be a great property with a house for an STR and other space that I could expand for camping/RV sites and a barn that could be converted into a venue for events.