Tons of great info on this forum and growing number of Canadian members and member activity, even around Calgary.

I believe that becoming a real estate investor will enable me to achieve my most ambitious life goals as well as obtain a secure retirement.I'm looking forward to talking with and learning from the active community members!

They are local licensed real estate agents that are active in the local community.

Make sure it comps out and people are actively buying condos in that area.

There are about seven gated communities in the Pocono's and a good number of Private Communities  and they all serve a purpose: some are excellent for seasonal recreational activities while others due to location are excellent for commuters.   

If I raise money and buy a property, I'm on the hook for the bottom line, and have to actively manage it (even if that is managing the property manager you still have to escrow funds, make sure everything is going as it should). 

@Barbara Fieldswelcome to BP and I'd speak to @Marina Sudabout wholesaling because she's active and doing very well with it 

The law was changed recently that states that if you are a landlord and live off island you have to have an "agent" to look after the property and be responsible for day to day activity and be there for emergencies.  

You should be able to recoup the costs through your own market activity (plus some), you'll gain plenty of useful knowledge you didn't know you needed to know and as a mechanical engineer I'm certain you can handle the 60 hours of coursework and exam.

Hi guys, been a "member" for quite awhile but haven't really read the forums or been active at all, basically just read the emails sent out.