US Real Estate: helping Canadians Over the Border

The Realtyboys help Canadians buy, sell, and manage US property by navigating the subtleties of cross-border ownership

Canada and the Unites States are, of course, separate countries governed by different laws, unique perceptions, and particular requirements. Proper cross-border investing therefore NECESSARILY REQUIRES a comprehensive understanding of each jurisdiction on both Federal and local levels AND how each law/requirement interacts with one another in your particular situation (if at all)...since without this you cannot effectively position your investment or yourself.

You MUST consider:

• Investment Structures (Legal/Entity)
• Tax Requirements/Impact (CA-US)
• Financing
• Banking and Credit Vehicles
• Currency Exchange

PLUS you need a team of reliable vendors, including:

• Real Estate Agent(s)
• Attorney(s)
• Title Broker(s)
• Contractor(s) [various types]
• Property Manager(s)
• Inspector(s)
• Insurance Agent(s)
• Registration Agent(s)
• Acceptance Agent(s)
• Bookkeeper(s) [US-CA]
• Accountant(s) [US-CA]

And if that wasn't enough...to succeed in each market you NEED to understand:

• Buyer and Seller Methodology (psychology, procedure)
• Sales Processes (aka Foreclosures, Short Sales, Tax Sales, etc)
• Legal Contracts (by jurisdiction)
• Area(s) [Market Drivers]
• Municipal ByLaws
• Landlord-Tenant Law(s)
• Utility Requirements
• Market Factors (micro/macro)

And don't forget, of course, the REQUIRED:

• Time
• Money
• Acumen
• Experience
• Relationships
• Due Diligence
• Patience
• Charisma
• and Research

So in a nutshell:

Yes you might do it yourself, but realize the OPPORTUNITY COST of doing it that way versus trusting the RealtyBoys do handle it...(especially with prices now rising amidst a US housing recovery)