However, that doesn't mean I won't explore other options in the meantime.

To be able to minimise the withholding {US} & dividend {Cdn} taxes and control the timing of earnings repatriation you should explore using an U.S.A. incorporated entity which is a child subsidiary (100% owned) of a Canadian corporation.

Also exploring the community and the resources on BP - including the people.Not real inclined to construction or to run rehab crews, but not ruling out much right now.Looking forward to sharing.Thanks.Tom

Hi everyone,I am interested in exploring some alternative "think outside the box" financing methods.Is 'zero-down' borrowing possible for investors?

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There are specifics rules that apply but that may be another avenue to explore.

We will explore all of these techniques in detail and more in subsequent postings.But no mater what technique you're going to use you want to make sure it's a win win for the both of you, however the one with the better knowledge of creative financing will ultimately come out on top.

·making another wholesale contact·Discussing land lording with local investors·Meeting with local portfolio lenders to explore options·Buying a property from a wholesaler·Making new contractor connections·Finding a potential partner·Buying a property before it hit MLSSome of this activity has directly lead to profit, and other steps are simply adding to my experience and knowledge.

Wish I'd explored REI when I was graduating.

I need to stop and evaluate my numbers and either back out of the contract or explore other options