Ideally you would take ownership of the property before ever swinging a hammer (you want to make sure the sweat equity stays yours).As far as divulging the info to a realtor, I wouldn't necessarily be concerned about working with a realtor you trust to obtain comps, but they are likely going to want to represent you in the transaction, or be compensated somehow.I'd love to help you more on this or answer any additional questions you may have. 

We are currently seeing a big swing to investors calculating an acceptable dollar amount for NET profit and not necessarily purchasing on a set percentage.  

In markets with huge swings when you go just 10 or 15 blocks (many urban markets) its just way off. 

I live in Iowa, no swings in value like that here. 

I went up to Kelowna on a golf trip and to look at ski in ski out condo's in 2000.. at that time exchange rate was crazy good for US dollar and the market had not risen..

Years ago I began remodeling my own homes, hoping to learn about real-estate investment by swinging a hammer.

Long term: Profit.I love to travel and I love to write and I love to swing dance and I love to travel for swing dancing.

I have been investing /flipping/building/land-lording etc. etc. .....on and off for awhile and am currently looking to network and get back in the swing of things.

Everywhere has appreciation and depreciation but the local market here is pretty balanced no big up or down swings.

I used to have a home at the Oakanagon golf club  right across from airport... best kept secret in the Western area of both our countries.