Thanks for the comments- I really wish I knew more people like you guys to bounce these ideas off.   I am very wary of not making emotional choices when it comes to property but must admit it gets hard when you start to look around.  Bjsaust-to answer your question about my motivation.  I think the goal is to get to retirement age (i am 30 now)…[Read more]

Thanks, I’m thinking the same thing

I guess I will have to start looking and doing the math!

Mr5o1 wrote:
If your careful.. it could be a very effective approach, tax wise.However, you'd have to "move in" (think furniture, utilities, mail, etc) for the first 6 months. This would give you 2 advantages:1- you'd be eligible for the $7000 FHOG – which will go a long way towards the rent that your not getting, and 2- thereafter you can…[Read more]