He says they sell the mortage a few month later and gain a higher % selling it versus charging the buyer upfront.

i wouldnt sell a 1F or 2F to buy another of the same- unless it was to cash in on improvements made and/or reduce investment/risk in any 1 property/county - especially with impending socioeconomic collapse at least in usa

When rates are increasing over a cycle, it's usually because employment and lending conditions are improving, optimism improving, more cash on hand, oftentimes more than offsetting higher rates.What I think we can say with a high level of certainty, is that in any given economic backdrop, lower rates would very likely cause higher prices, and higher rates would very likely cause otherwise lower prices.

If I have a chance to run a flip solo versus with a "hands-on" client, much easier and quicker, just think about the time value of money, many angles to consider and think through.

(Although, our duplex more than covers the loss, this property was a means for us improving our financial situation and allowed us to get into the investment game).

There are around 40 families moving here every day and we just don't have the space for everyone, so neighborhoods like that are going to start improving whether they like it or now.

And that's another thing to consider...the CDN $ relative to the US is much weaker than it's been in a very long time, although recently it has improved (for CDNs) slightly.  

It doesnt matter what you paid for the house , ALL the improvements were done by THE LOWEST BIDDER .  

I'm sorry that life has thrown you these curve balls right now and I'm glad you're here looking to make an improvement on it. 

I was just trying to figure out which ones have the best chances of going to a third party versus being taken back by the bank.