The unique strategy was using a SBA loan as down payment.

If the glue underneath is dried, try using a Paint Eater from Wagner (we recently used one to remove tough mortar from tile). 

I would recommend using a US entity but another type (e.g., a corporation or LLLP) but it depends on your goals - always need to check with attorney/cross-border accountant.You forgot a few benefits of investing in the US:- significantly lower acquisition and rehab prices than in major Canadian markets (remember, I live in Toronto - I'm not sure how the Winnipeg market is)- far superior access to information - in the US everything is an open-book which is really helpful

Instead of using a template, I wrote a contract and then had it reviewed to ensure it was legal and did what I wanted it to.

I realize they will be higher but if someone has gone thru this and could share the rate, fees and termIve started with in state local banks which charge about $1000 for application and appriaisalsThe aboout 1.5% over primeSo if anyone has what a typical fee would beAnd what to expect about rates over Prime (for LOC)Havent found anyone that would do what I ve seen discussed about using a Fannie product and putting a 30yr loan on itThe price we paid was 92,500 and looking for 70-80% loanThanks for the help

Using a tiny house as an extra bedroom- no bathroom no kitchen- Good idea or bad idea?  

If I accept money today, one time cash payment, from a tenant as an option for that tenant to purchase a house from me at some future date, does accepting the option payment jeopardize my ability to sell the house to the tenant using a 1031 Exchange?

Great to see you using a resource like this site as you get your product rolling.

i am working on my first rehab in Fl and we have been working with a contractor that has great reviews but we just learned before we signed the contract with him that he is qualified by another contractors license. I ...

This principle of land valuation tied to its improvement using a simple formula (as the basis), that is the ratio of the dollar depreciation per square footage as one indicator to determine what is speculative and what is not, can then be used for property taxation basis.