If you think about it, if I go into contract to buy a property, regardless, why can I not buy a second property at the same time that the 1st Contract is still in effect? 

I need some help getting from my current spot to living self sustaining and below my means.

Furthermore, with the recent changes in Canadian lending laws (which makes it harder to get loans), we have seen a slight downward effect on property prices (and longer days on market). 

The annuities themselves might also allow loans against their value.It might also be possible to move your funds into a self-directed IRA and buy real estate through that- although you can't touch it until retirement.

If you haven't already, at least let the landlord know that you have moved out, because your lease is most likely still in full effect until 12:01AM on March 1. 

For those not familiar with these things, they are self sustained log cabins or yurts, located pretty far off the beaten path. 

That equity can certainly be invested more effectively.

That’s a bad day for any publicly-traded company.Another challenge they face already is self-cannibalization.

Libby Wolfe Ned hit nail on head - a scratched floor has no effect on the habitability of the home and no way would I replace the floors or refinish them.Worst case go to Home Depot and buy the filler that is a pen and fill them in for the time being.

You need to figure out what makes a good investment for you.Ask your self: What my goal?