I currently hold a 9-5 but will be firing it in 12 months. 

If you're interested in diversifying and don’t mind the operational side of business ownership, acquisitions could be a lucrative addition.

The title would be in my name only on closing, so I would 'own' the property, making it a refinance, not a purchase.

Well I've had custom quotes ranging from 3k to significantly above already and it didn't cost me a dime to speak to their attorney. 

My brother has indicated on multiple occasions an interest in us buying rental properties together - he would be financial equity, I would be sweat equity.

As the tree is cleared and we get access to the property, what should be done to be most efficient? 

I'm an educator, a personal caocher and business advisor and since my kids has grown up 10 years ago I started doing real estae in Israel, where I live.A few years ago we went into some 3rd party investments in the USA, as part of an LLC group of investors- one in Manhattan and one in Atlanta.Based on the experince I have with those market (as well as Newtom MA, where I lived for 3 years) I lately decided to choose Milwaukee as my next market, focusing at the moment on single family houses.I'm looking into 3/2 single familiy houses to buy and will be happy to work with local agents and build a team.

But you will be paying the higher tax rate, since Canada is higher usually there will be a top up.

They tend to be lower maintenance, and the steady cash flow can be a great way to start building your portfolio.That said, vacation properties can be lucrative too, especially in high-demand beach areas.

With the current housing market being so competitive, how do you see private money lending playing a role in securing properties quickly?