I don't have any earth shattering secrets you can't find in books, but I can share actual experiences, timelines, prices, rehab costs, insurance costs, rental roles, property management and tips for how I've created a 19 unit portfolio worth almost $1M and generating over $100k annually inside my IRA, starting from a relatively small initial investment.  

It's great for beginners & those who don't have the time or want to devote the time to running a rental property portfolio.

If she can supposedly find out who your mortgage company and insurance company is after her strong Google game, she could have found out who you were and sent a certified letter.

We plan to use the 203k loan 2 or 3 times to build a solid foundation in our real estate portfolio.

.$1million dollar house is going to cost him $100K down payment + Stamp duty +transfer costs.Hi @Issac, QLD will win the new two Origin games :) Welcome plenty of knowledge on here.

I agree with Brian although many portfolio lenders would lend quickly if you have 20-25% to put down. 

I'm Nick Terpstra, a 24 year old from Kamloops BC.I purchased my first home last year, built a basement suite for myself and have been renting out the upstairs.I am fired up to further my real estate portfolio, and I look forward to learning from the veterans on this site.

That's great that you've decided to diversify your investments and add real estate to your portfolio.

Our GC firm supports our investor clients we help acquire homes for to do renovations and make-ready repairs...we also do the repairs, turns and remodeling work for a management portfolio of 800+ client rental homes so we understand the investor's needs. 

Early on, I thought that as I collected actual performance data in my portfolio, I would be able to pick one over the other in 3 to 5 years.