Christian Sorrell
Are there ways to get Preapproval for a US Mortgage as a Canadian Citizen?
Hello everyone, I am just starting out in Real Estate and I am looking for some advice on how to get started. I would like to know how to get pre approved for a mortgage to purchase a US Property, preferably in Florid...
Oren K.
Low appraisal vs NOI
So what do you do when the appraisal does not come close to value? Am I becoming yet another unrealistic owner :).I have a 39 unit property that I have remodeled and re-rented. It has pros and cons;Pros - Occupancy is...
Natalie Kolodij
Vancouver Canada Imposing $10k vacant house tax- rental crisis
Vancouver $10,000 annual vacant house taxAny thoughts on this? They are saying that there is just basically no rental properties available, so if you're just holding property you're getting taxed $10,000 annually for ...
Stephen E.
Smokers, outdoors/indoors, declared and otherwise
I am stunned at the number of smokers that are out there in the rental pool. Right now out of seven units I have four smokers, all of which claim to be 'outdoors' smokers, two of which I discovered subsequent to leasi...
Edwin Lau
offsetting rent with trade skill
Some background to my current situation which may lead to an understanding why I would ask this question.I am an electrician. I currently rent a 2 bdrm apartment very close to the downtown area in Toronto Ontario for...
Account Closed
My Small Success in Calgary, Alberta
Hello BiggerPockets, I have been on the fence about sharing my “First REI Success Story” as I’m not one for the limelight, but I felt it was important to celebrate small victories and perhaps my small success will mo...
Casey Mac
Is this owner-occupy option feasible? Warning-high market prices
Looking at a (FSBO) semi-detached duplex property, 4-floors, each unit has 2BR, 1BTH, WSHR/DRYR in both, all-inclusive, currently both are occupied ($1500 and $1400).I would look to buy with roughly 5% down (save and ...
Cal Ewing
Canadians making it happen in the US
To my Canadian friends, I have only ever invested in the US. I have done two turn key deals and recently bought 3 properties at a tax sale. I really want to grow my business in the US, however my new cross-border acco...
Aaron Choi
Greetings from Edmonton & Calgary, AB Canada!
Hi All,It's a pleasure to join all of you in your financial goals, and potentially passions and careers. I am a young Engineer (recent grad) with some knowledge in financial investing looking to get into real estate. ...
Rick Bradd
WIRE TRANSFER? What I learned. Long post.
We just sold a rental property, made some good money and were planning our next investment near the end of the year. I was wondering what to do with the money we made while we did our due diligence, when a business...