I`m about to buy 1st properties & wanted feedback on the low (5-10%??) down new program with CMHC (w/ higher interest & insurance?). How do I crunch numbers or do a rough analysis of whether to spread the cash I have for down over 4, 10% down properties vs. 2, 20% down properties as the low...

when we sold our first residence we discovered we had knob & tube (don`t know how we got away with insurance- i guess we said we didn`t have it out of ignorance). You can ask that the selling price be adjusted for the price of updating - like our house`s buyer did - they asked that we either...

thanks, Rob, 1. What`s the 5-10% down new mortgage program with CMHC..., is it worth it to go this route vs. conventional 20% down in order to be able to buy more properties? i.e., What`s the drawback & how do I determine if it`s worth it? 2. How does one qualify for this low down payment...

[Hi have you had any luck getting the above referrals? Can you refer me to anyone??

This feature where you can buy rental properties as long as your rents from your total portfolio exceed expenses by a certain ratio--does this apply to lease-to-own properties as well (not just straight rentals)? I guess there`s not reason it shouldn`t...?

thanks very much, Mark & Bob - I can see that you use RTO strategies - I`ll study your websites/logs for the numbers/strategy.

Hi Freya, I`m new too (joined in october) & just researching to buy the 1st investment property pretty soon. I`m in North York & we could meet up in the Jan. 15 meeting if I make it...? (not sure yet as I have a 6 week old baby to drag along).