We buy a lot of non performing loans.I suggest to newcomers that they invest with an experienced flipper, fix and flipper, do at least 3 deals and understand the terminology and the way business is done before you venture out.we only accept accredited investors that are highly sophisticated

That will get you started with the lowest initial investment, otherwise you'll need 20-25% down.

I can't wait to purchase our first investment property as I know that is when we will really start learning how it all works. 

Join your local investment club; there you will find folks that speak the same language. 

Would love to get some insights on whether this is a good investment.

I'm relatively new to investing and need some help with my unconventional situation.First off, I'll give some background about myself.I Live in British Columbia and have been a homeowner for about 8 years. my house was appraised at the beginning of last year for $550,000 and still owe $120,000.

You came to one of my tax sale investing classes several years ago. 

I have been beta testing the JP Morgan "Story" platform over the last year, and it has been extremely useful for helping to scale my firm's multifamily investment portfolio.

Otherwise, he should just tell the landlord he plans to finish out his lease, and then landlord would have to sell with the existing lease in place, limiting his buyer pool to investors, or wait until lease ends next July.

I wanted to apply for home equity loan for investment property but I am not sure when its more beneficial to do it.