I actually want to buy more properties, but that seems unrealistic considering my situation, but my work posts for my housing during my stay in Japan, and if I get the other unit rented out and cash flow, I can come back with a substantial amount of savings.

No investors are not cosigners of the loan. 20-25% is high, but not unrealistic to SFH F&Fs.

I consider myself a marketing pro first and real estate investor second...Im not scared of losing a listing if the seller isn't motivated to sell, or had unrealistic expectations.If a seller doesn't want to list a price $15k, what makes an investor think they will reduce to a reasonable arv price. ...It doesn't make logical sense...But you and anyone else can choose how to spend your marketing dollars...I thought I was helping by saving you time/money. ...I guess ppl see things how they wish to see things. 

@George Torres  This is just my personal opinion, but 3 months seems a little (or a lot) unrealistic to me.  

This protects the contractor to at least get paid for their time.The other way is to constantly go out to diagnose problems then have the people say they want to do themselves or not want to do anything looking for an unrealistic solution.

Perhaps this sounds to simple or unrealistic? 

Compared to the Edmonton market I would say there are pockets that are affordable east of Langley, if you have the dream of working downtown and living 20 minutes from where you work thats may be a little unrealistic.

Once you free yourself from that unrealistic goal, then you can focus on maximizing the returns on your capital.

“Turnkey” investments are typically the worst investments you can buy....they are always sold at or above market prices with totally unrealistic expenses advertised and in areas that typically never appreciate.

So he is unrealistic.6.