I have not every purchased property in Canada, but my wife is Canadian and I've seen some of the issues her family has had to deal with.  

I already have an investment analysis workbook built that tells me everything I need to know to make a purchase decision, NOI, COC, ROI, and if the property will achieve the appropriate coverage ratio to be funded. 

I am under contract to purchase a Quadplex.

Purchase price: $3,636,000 Cash invested: $700,000 This is a brand new 40 home build to rent manufactured housing community.

I have a couple of buyers that will purchase without due diligence.  

Purchase price: $90,000 Cash invested: $60,000 Buy and hold that I still have to this date.

.- Bulk Purchases & Portfolio Acquisitions: Banks and hedge funds often look to unload non-performing assets in bulk.

The idea is simple: purchase a property, live in one part, and rent out the rest to offset your mortgage or even generate profit.

This growth typically drives significant appreciation, which is the key to making this strategy work.For example:Let’s say you purchase a property for $300,000 with 25% down in a market with an 8% annual appreciation rate.

I frequently hear that someone purchased a new property because their real estate agent told them they could get X amount for rent, when in fact, the market comps don't support that amount.