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All Forum Posts by: Huong Luu

Huong Luu has started 15 posts and replied 310 times.

Post: Investment Property - Canada

Huong LuuPosted
  • Specialist
  • Vancouver, BC
  • Posts 315
  • Votes 145

@Gurinder Sidhu calculate how much money you will make each month. If the numbers are good, and this purchase is in-line with your overall goal in RE, then most likely you should proceed. You should talk with a mortgage agent and see how much of a mortgage you qualify for. 

You haven't given enough info: what is the neighbourhood like, how much renos will you have to do, what is the cashflow, etc.. 

Post: Canadian Student Rental Refinancing

Huong LuuPosted
  • Specialist
  • Vancouver, BC
  • Posts 315
  • Votes 145

@Shawn Quigg

Do you have an appraisal done? Send me a message. I might be able to help you. 

Post: New Brunswick real estate investing

Huong LuuPosted
  • Specialist
  • Vancouver, BC
  • Posts 315
  • Votes 145

@Ahmad D.

1. I would recommend Hub Insurance, and Park Insurance. 

3. You should include an inspection contingency even if you don't have a lender. This is to protect your investment. Don't assume it is part of the contract. If you don't include it as a condition, and your agent doesn't, then it may not be included.

The other things I would check on is: 

Do you physically have to be here in person to sign the closing documents or will they allow electronic signature and affidavit from out of province/state?

Are there any withholding tax considerations?

Post: This is my first investment BRRRR

Huong LuuPosted
  • Specialist
  • Vancouver, BC
  • Posts 315
  • Votes 145

Congrat! Is your plan to keep this property with private money or refi with A-lender? Will your private money allow you to recycle the funds on your next deal? 

Post: How do lenders verify tax returns in Canada?

Huong LuuPosted
  • Specialist
  • Vancouver, BC
  • Posts 315
  • Votes 145

I have seen lenders ask for letters from Accountants verifying tax returns. The norm is NOA, T1, bank statements and screen print outs of accounts.  Lenders are allowed to contact employers to verify certain employment things. Most large companies HR dept know not to share certain private info, but they will be able to confirm the letter was written by the company, start day, position, if the staff is on leave, etc. Lenders know how to weed out the 'fake' HR staff and fake letters. Lenders are now even doing phone and maybe in-person interview with the borrower.   

Post: List of established Syndicators for Canadians

Huong LuuPosted
  • Specialist
  • Vancouver, BC
  • Posts 315
  • Votes 145

@Lalit R. The best way is through networking events. Letting people you meet, know you are interested in those opportunities. Set up clear criterion and do your due diligence on those you end up joining. Message me separately and I can share with you some contacts I know who do this. 

Post: Soundproofing between floors of a 2 family house?

Huong LuuPosted
  • Specialist
  • Vancouver, BC
  • Posts 315
  • Votes 145

@Michael Zack Were you able to resolve this matter? Going through a similar situation now. Wondering what your cost were, products used and if you noticed a reduction in noise? Thank you advance.


Post: Acoustical ceiling tile adhesive for soundproofing??

Huong LuuPosted
  • Specialist
  • Vancouver, BC
  • Posts 315
  • Votes 145

@Ro Maga Were you able to resolve this matter? Going through a similar situation now. Wondering what your cost were, products used and if you noticed a reduction in noise? Thank you advance.

Post: Soundproofing a Basement Suite

Huong LuuPosted
  • Specialist
  • Vancouver, BC
  • Posts 315
  • Votes 145

@Travis Hewlett Were you able to resolve this matter? Going through a similar situation now. Wondering what your cost were, products used and if you noticed a reduction in noise? Thank you advance.

Post: Soundproofing apartment ceiling

Huong LuuPosted
  • Specialist
  • Vancouver, BC
  • Posts 315
  • Votes 145

@Emil M. Were you able to resolve this matter? Going through a similar situation now. Wondering what your cost were, products used and if you noticed a reduction in noise? Thank you advance.