Here's the question:  At the end of 10 years, who had the greatest ROI?

Purchase price: $85,000Wonderful 3br/2.5 bath split level will be available early Spring 2020!

Right now, with your experience level, hard money debt might violate Rule #2.

We have good contractors that still mess things up, and the faster you catch it, the less it costs you.I think if you are going to be doing any level of rehab beyond very basic repaints, I would try to partner with someone local. 

.-  Also, from a lender's perspective, they will want to know what the risks of the project are, what your experience level is, what the alternative exit strategies are, etc.-  For a loan, keep in mind that banks are in the 4-6% interest rate range these days for investment properties, so a lender will be higher than that. 

@Steve Carter  "I’m looking for buyers I can partner with, and learn how to analyze deals better"That statement is going to take your investing to another level and shows you want learn. 

It's my first deal so I am hella excited but also trying to stay level headed.

Problem is it appears we will be aggressively taxed wether we invest in Canada or US due to our transitory status.I would to know if anyone in this forum has ever gone through similar situation, wether in US or Canada and found ways to lower the amount of taxes to pay to level similar to regular US or Canadian citizens?

Should I get my license to level the playing field?

Alexis, it depends heavily on the seller's motivation and/or level of rehab required.