Like many newbies such as my self, I happened to come across a segment on TV talking about real estate investing.

Also, I encountered the distinction between SFRs and apartments/condos and I am glad you mentioned that they impact the markets differently. 

Brandon, on BP, has many segments on low and no money down, finding partners, etc.Good luck!

@Mike Oliveira In Ontario, you have to break it down into two distinct groups to look at the economics:1) GTAAs per the Ontario Population Projections Update, 2015-2041:"The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is projected to be the fastest growing region of the province, with its population increasing by over 2.8 million, or 42.9 per cent, to reach almost 9.5 million by 2041.

The flip side of this is you would be earning a 12% bonus on any retained earnings repatriated to Canada {well, not quite 12% as the monies would be converted before you paid any Canadian taxes due}.In short form my advice would be:Identify your objectives before you begin;Research and identify the US markets in which you plan to invest and the segment of those markets (i.e.

Banks use overlays to reduce their exposure to certain markets or segments they are either not familiar with or have unfavorable experiences (loss money) in the past.Hope that helps.

As in most areas, there are two distinct markets the flippers and the buy and holds. 

A full analysis of depreciation can be ascertained by getting a cost segmentation study done.

Property taxes are distinct from income taxes, though, and can constitute a lien, even if no lien has been filed, yet. 

I would make the distinction between a high crime area and an area that has been abandoned with row after row of abandoned properties slated for demolition however both would have challenges to an investor.