Canada, specifically Vancouver, is one of places we are seriously considering for retirement.

Here is a list of lenders offering such loans:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/2810/50272-lis...I'm really big fan of using retirement funds for private lending,  you can get decent return (10%+), risk is low and it is truly passive.

Get rid of debt, build a budget, and save.

To save time it doesn't need to be an actual phone call.

I saved up some money and bought something without having a clue.

I'm now thinking seriously about how real estate investing may help me fulfill my need to diversify out of stocks and create a relatively passive stream of income that will help supplement my retirement and, going forward, help provide long-term for the needs of my adult autistic son.  

I like to go brand new everything, I don't like  to go back and fourth to rental properties fixing and spending more money on repairs, but if its in a bad area with high vacancy rates save your money :)

Now that i’ve Purchased a car wash, they continue to grow my retirement account as the rent coming in is enough to buy another house about every 13-15 months

I did that because it was 3 doors down from my parents and was going to save a lot of time and money on labor.

You'll pay extra for the broker, but it will save having to knock on several bank doors.Is seller financing an option?