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Thanks everyone. This is all really great information but I think you're misunderstanding. I'd like to know how to evaluate the property so I have a general idea what it would cost to repair IF I decided to buy it. Say I've got a property in mind. Let's just say a foreclosure property way...

Just curious what type of methods one would use to evaluate a property and determine what repairs (rehab) might cost. I'm looking at properties in the US market and have considered selling the wholesale or fixing them up and selling them for more. Does anybody with experience in this area...

I was wondering if anybody could recommend any books that might be useful. I'm especially interested in finding books specifically about law and property tax in Canada. Property Law Real Estate Law Tax Law Mortgage Law / Process I always assumed that there would be a book that...

I have no doubt that almost everyone on here has more experience and knowledge than myself. Having said that, have you looked at foreclosure auctions? I could be wrong, but I was under the impression that a lot of wholesalers buy their properties at auction. You could attend a live auction...

I have a few questions regarding the topic of learning about real estate law. First, does anybody know any really good online resources or books for covering, in detail, the laws regarding buying and selling real estate in Canada and also the US? I believe there is a technical term for...

Thanks Dan! I really appreciate the reply. You have a lot to say, don't you? lol It's great to hear about the progress other people have made and the journey that it took to get them to where they are. Everyone seems to agree REIN is a great network of people. I fully intend to take full...

I'm curious about what steps one should take when investing in US real estate. More specifically, what are some of the tax implications one might face? I've heard of incorporating yourself or getting an LLC or LLP to reduce the tax hit when receiving income from the US. I'm looking into...

Thanks Cory! I appreciate all the valuable insight. I'll definitely pick up those books and start reading right away. I have to admit, at this point real estate is a little intimidating so I'm eager to start learning as much as I can so that I can really grasp how it all works and how...

Thank you very much for taking the time to reply! I currently work full-time (around 70 hours a week) but I will do my best to attend some of the seminars REIN hosts. I will also definitely take advantage of all the resources that have been made available online and pick the brains of...

First let me apologize for the fact that my keyboard has switched over to another input, so I cant put in an apostrophe, question mark, quotations, and probably a few others. Kind of funny. Well, Im very interested in the resources REIN has to offer and I was hoping some experienced members...