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I hear about all these ways to avoid taxes in America with tactics such as 1031 exchange but how do we do that in Canada.
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Hey guys, happy to be part of the BP community and thanks for reading.
My wife and I are newbie investors with 5 doors in our local market, 4 are under contract so we have little experience with how hard it will be t...
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Here's the story...I've been planning on buying my own duplex that I can house hack for about a year now. I have also set a timeline for myself that by July of 2021 next year, I will have enough money saved up to purc...
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Hello all, I'm from Brooklyn, but I hope to relocate to a state with a lower cost of living soon. I've always been interested in seeking financial independence and recently realized that I also had an interest in Real...
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Hi everyone,we are not sure what do, we have about $7000 in cash from our rental cabin this summer. We hope to buy a 2nd property in the next 6-8 month. My questions is what is best to keep it on the bank account or d...
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Hi BPC, my name is JR and am a mortgage lender. I’ve strayed away from RE investments as I took a big loss in 2008 downturn. Since then I had to overcome some financial issues due to the downturn. As I recovered I foc...
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Hi all, would like some perspective. First off let me say I'm a buy and hold investor. Been averaging 2-4 deals per year. I've come across a potential flip which I know can be profitable but have been wondering if th...
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I am exploring some opportunities to purchase properties in desirable areas with larger lots and subdividing them to build/sell more units. Is there a good resource on learning how evaluate these kinds of deals? Als...
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I bought the current townhouse with an owner-occupied mortgage, and have continuously lived in it for 12+ months. I have now made a deal with a neighbor in the same complex, buying that unit as a residential property ...
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I am in the process of getting financing for my first rental property. The lender wants 25% down. Is this standard? Are other lenders more flexible?