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

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

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

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.   

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 ?

@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.

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

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. 

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

I thought he was super smart and a straight shooter.