My background is homebuilding, land development and real estate brokerage.

The coup is a positive for developers at the end of the day due to the fact the military are pro development.

Jimmy,definitely, it doesn't matter if you have a property worth 230,000 and you're buying it for a dollar...well maybe not that far below market :D - but what makes a property a good prospect is if it matches your EXIT STRATEGYthis is made up of many different factors.Your exit strategy (or goal of purchase) is the most important aspect for your investment approach because it establishes your boundries and lets you know exactly where you stand and where you want to go!

I have a great equity participation deal for developing that can't be beat.

Types of Cash Flow that Can Be SoldPrivate Mortgage Notes Catastrophe Fund SettlementsAnnuitiesLotteries and Structured settlementsCar, Marine and AircraftCharitable Remainder TrustsBail bonds secured by real estateDivorce liens Notes created in the sale of a businessMobile home seller financingViaticalsVacant land notesInheritance NotesReimbursement Agreements to Developer from utility company Vendor Carryback Paper Vocational School Paper Working Capital Financing

I just recently moved back to Ontario and am seriously considering making a go in real estate investment arena (with the help of my brother and a part-time consulting job..lol).I see a few other Ontario people on here, so I hope maybe we can connect in the future.For the time being, I'm being a good newbie and am taking the advice of reading all the posts on here and reading the resources that are suggested (Rich Dad, Poor Dad, etc).I've actually developed my own spreadsheets based on the ones that you have on here...they were just what I was looking for.I know everyone is very busy making money (lol)...so I'll sign off for now.Thanks for all the great advice and I look forward to being able to give some good advice of my own in the future.Cheers,John

I recently got into development, so I’d like your input on my 1st project.

They don't want to do the work required to have prospects knocking on your door.If you'd like I can give you a copy of one of the ads I use (also on Craigslist) to advertise my apartment... although it is a nice apartment, people don't think about some of the things that I know exist in the neighborhood when perusing CList unless you tell them.What makes your place better, different?

$120,000, but the paint is horrible, and kitchen is out dated, and a few other things that turn prospects away.

No problems there.But so now after searching seemingly endlessly for one good deal, all of a sudden I have tons of prospects calling me.