We currently pay $2800 per month for rent which in Atlanta gives us a nice house in a decent area.Strategies:From my limited US RE education it seems like there could be a few other strategies we can use to get into our own place without using cash or bank finance:1.

Based on the limited information you've provided, it's a matter of whether or not you have credit and cash available to make a down payment and borrow for the purchase of the property?

auch.....6- PlexesRBC offers residential mortages at 80% LTV, so I am considering start with a 6 plex to learn the ropes and later on maybe try a 10Plex.My funds are very limited , so I might have to stay under 500K purchase price.According to my calculations, a 10 Plex with 15% down would give me better returns than a 6 plex with 20%, but if CMHC financing is hard to get, I might have to stick with a 6 Plex.Do you guys know of anything else I should be aware of?

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So look for a lot of lenders to start tightening the ratios and limiting the approvals they give out to borrowers!

I'm currently in the process of graduating college by June so my time is limited right now.

So, they limited the number of allowed medical expenses that you can use your HSA on and of course, for most people with HSAs, the cost of the premiums went up ( I'm not sure how that makes it more affordable?).

there are some disadvantages to this sometimes on your basis in the property for taxes.As to how you can legally sign leases etc now, get a limited power of attorney to handle all legal matters concerning that property.

You could sell it, but lease to own and renting are generally out of the question or will cost you plenty; essentially your exit strategies are limited.

The remedies available to a PR are limited and further constraints are created by slow courts, unable to respond sufficiently to ExParte motions.