The tax man in Canada takes a different slice of the pie than here.Another thing to consider is that the economy of your region of Canada, and price appreciation, is different from the USA. 

There are a couple of very specific pockets in the region where I could see this model work very well.

This units rents in the region of $500.

I'm interested in the Atlanta region but honestly if it makes me money, I don't really care? 

As the subject says, I am a new investor looking to invest in the Triangle region of North Carolina.

Hey all! Just curious what everyones favorite areas to flip currently are in the Chicagoland area! We have been doing the naperville/ plainfield area, but looking to possibly try some other places!
Im also curious wh...

I suppose I could get out of my comfort zone and explore properties past the DC region. 

Also, I have written extensively on syndication investments I have made in the region in my 4 part BP blog series: Have I Found the Holy Grail of Passive Real Estate Investing?

The people you meet, the experiences, the regional tenant culture, and landlording ...I gained a deeper understanding having lived it and feel much more confident in my investment here than relying on someone else, sight unseen and unexperienced. 

If you have the cash to consider this, you should just go to a regional bank and get a portfolio loan / non-confirming / in-house.