Crossover with an increasing interest in structured debt, special purpose vehicles, and the profitability of syndicating collateralized assets, and the price paid for these assets, as characterized by expected return, has increased significantly while expected return has fallen off a cliff.We are improving our use of technology through on line marketing strategies, specifically our web presence, SEO, SEM, and identifying our referral base and directly contacting them to try to identify those investment opportunities that meet our risk/reward profile.  40 + years ago when I began real property investing, as well as investing in discounted second lien notes, it was almost a “pick and choose” situation.

You might say that the "business" in which I'm engaging with the vehicle is in fact property management. 

Economy was low) there were some very good deal down that way, but with the exchange rate where it's at and the rise in real estate south of the border it a bit tougher.As for BC/AB - Alberta is at a low - not sure if they have moved into their recovery cycle yet.For most parts of BC, especially here in the okanagan we are definitely in our boom cycle.That being said there will allows be decent real estate vehicles to use as an investment - what I would say is more important is what type of return are you looking for and building a plan around that and long term goals.There are good purchases you just have to be ps isn't and ready to act when the right one comes up!

Just as examples (on the more creative end of the spectrum) he cites using a vehicle the seller may want for the down payment or even later buying back his own debt at a discount from the seller or their heirs/assigns.

We're excited to use real estate as a vehicle to get to where we want to be.  

You need to give her notice of lease violation for High Traffic.. associated with just what you think,, drugs, prostitution. and unauthorized  people.Put tow notice up in your parking lots No unauthorized vehicles, give each tenant a contact slip to fill out with details about their cars,, you can issue parking pass but basically you want them to know.. your watching inside and out and if car is there it's gonna get yanked if it's not on your list. and you can ask for proof of ownership so that one tenant doesn't list 10 cars. 

S Corporations are more often used for professional services over investment vehicles.

We've paid off all of our vehicles and credit cards, and basically have cash on hand and lots more coming in every month with which to invest. 

@Ana Brasher Having your real estate license is pretty expensive between licensing courses, continuing education, insurance, brokerage fees, wear and tear on your vehicle, MLS dues, and the fact that many companies require that you work at it full time.

I'm sure that never happens (I say while rolling my eyes.)Holly, I'm not aware of being able to put a lien on someones vehicles here without there permission, and when they moved they likely sold their vehicle and flew out.