Good news is that the total due for the unpaid taxes is still well under the market value.  

Alternatively,  you can buy multiple smaller properties in a 1031 that combined add up to your initial sale value.  

VA loan, very close to no money down, but we did pay a little out of pocket to coverHow did you add value to the deal?

Traditional Second Home Loan How did you add value to the deal?

I mean what value does he provide?

They are priced under market value, no major repairs, really only need updates. 

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They’ll provide more value.

Property taxes are also higher in AB than BC (for properties with a similar assessed value).I bought in BC when interest rates were lower, so it was easier. 

Basically in a year where I have a 400-500K loss in stock value, I could sell the stocks to realize the loss, sell one rental house and pay no capital gains tax on its 400-500K profit.But you might be thinking, you still lost 400-500K in the stock market.