Majority of people in the US today dont use a formal dining room for much else than once or twice a year meals, or fancy furniture storage.Convert it into a nice office space, it will sell the house more quickly.The average american family has 2.2-2.5 kids, so its a family of 4ish.

If someone is willing to lend you money to buy a house (the american dream) with poor credit,  little or no money down, and no verification of income,  alot of people will grab at that opportunity.  

Here are some things I asked mine when I was shopping for the right manager...How long have you been managing properties? 

@Douglas Skipworth  does your agency take on new agents and do you have a training program.. or is your shop better suited for experienced agents that need little to no training .. just monitoring so they stay within the rules of law and MLS etc.Personally I think many who I see post on BP that are really new could benefit greatly by going through the licensing curriculum , sales training etc ... before they go from zero to a RE investor..

How much does your FIL know about fair housing laws, lead based paint disclosures, sex offender notification, the Americans with Disabilities Act, landlord - tenant law in the state of LA or other local ordinances?  

@Undrea KingI just funded one with Christine Godbolt of North American Title Houston.  

So you are asking us if you should go price shopping and ignore everything else?

I have seen blocks that will have an SFR right next to a 6 unit building, only to be followed by an auto repair shop.

They also have plans to invest in real estate to help with their upcoming retirement and they are open to partner up with me.I understand the Canadian to American dollar is at .7 to 1 right now however the ROI in the US seems better and I could also leverage my parents good credit to obtain financing.I have around 5 years of industry experience as a (home owner, landlord and realtor) and would like to be hands on with the transactions, managing some of the rehabs and hands off with management.Any ideas and recommendations would be greatly appreciated.Thanks in advance.

Looking not only for profit or building portfolio also looking for giving back to our community, veterans who fought for our freedom and one day to open a business to help my fellow Americans for workforce.