It was 2010 and the C$ was at parity to the US$ and RE prices had collapsed in the sunbelt by 50-70%, which made US RE extremely affordable for Canadian investors My singular goal back then was to replace my annual salary with the equivalent in rental positive cash flowNot only have rents and appreciation exploded since then, but the US$ is over 30% more valuable compared to the C$ then it was back then.

Thanks for the valuable information!!!

The reality is that in East Oakland (I own a duplex in East Oakland) it doesnt matter if you have stainless steel appliances, marble counters, hardwood floors and the house is painted Silver and Black to pay Homage to the Oakland Raiders.....you won't get that amount in East Oakland on a 3/1 half of a duplex from a conventional lender.

I think keeping the money inside the Roth will be more valuable to you than taking out your original contributions. 

I am writing it here on BP not to brag but to share some valuable lessons any investor (newbie or experienced alike) can benefit from.This is how crazy this month is...so far.$28.5 Million Worth of Deals Acquired (Closed):1.

Your heirs inherit what potentially has become an extremely valuable asset with great tax benefits. 

Kind of sounds like the seller and vendors screwed up too...... no way am I putting my $$ out there until I am 100% sure the buyer is locked and loaded and EVERYTHING is lined up and in order.The seller still et some value out of that expense since they can use those inspections and repairs for the next buyer.....Probably the most valuable lesson is to have your $$ all lined up before you get very far into making any offer...lesson learned..... move on and don't make the same mistake twice

There isn't any magic wand any realtor can wave to find you a "deal", but we can help you make offers on properties you have interest in on the MLS and provide you with valuable info to help determine whether it'd be a cash-flowing rental or not since you mentioned you want to BRRRR.

Also, what are your thoughts on replacing white, functioning appliances with stainless steel?

It is a way to make the sellers feel like they are getting something valuable in the negotiations when the fact of the matter is you are probably better off coordinating any repairs stemming from the inspection anyway after you take ownership.