One of my rentals is vacant right now, nice ocean view unit with good trades.

Skills are not always transferable and the reason I'm a good RE investor is that I've been doing it for ten years and I know enough about construction, being an ex-trade, plus having good analytical skills, which gives me a distinct advantage on underwriting.

Seems like we on BP should head out to the local high schools and start recruiting for the trades.

Ask for references for specific trades.

I am looking for any tips of the trade regarding starting a wholesale deal. any suggestions?

Since The Trump administration seems to want to lean on the Fed to reduce rates again and is extremely opposed to higher taxes no matter what - all in the shadow a giant trade conflict with the entire rest of the world which is pushing up input costs - I have very little faith that property will become more affordable.

Purchase price: $170,000 Cash invested: $60,000 I used the proceeds from the sale of a 448 sq ft studio I purchased in 2006 to buy two full duplexes- quite a trade up!

I can trade 2 or 3 properties for 1 (consolidate) if I wish and have no recapturing of depreciation.Otherwise, I plan on DYING with the properties.  

The other main challenge in Toronto is finding high quality subcontractors and trades people that are reasonably priced.

Im an electrician by trade and plan on taking my general contractor license next month.