Where Should I Invest? Real Estate Investing in Canada

Helping Canadian Real Estate Investors Understand US Entry and Section 8


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Thinking about expanding your portfolio across the border?

In this episode of Where Should I Invest, Sarah Larbi and Kelly Casimiro reconnect with Jamil Rahemtula, an investor-focused realtor and cross-border expert, who breaks down exactly how Canadians can enter the U.S. real estate market. From setting up the right entities to navigating financing and Section 8 housing, Jamil offers a clear, practical look at what’s possible when you invest strategically in markets like Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana.

He shares how to avoid the most common pitfalls, structure your deals properly, and find the sweet spot between cash flow, appreciation, and landlord-friendly laws.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
  • Why U.S. markets offer stronger cash flow opportunities than many parts of Canada
  • How to structure your LLCs or partnerships for legal and tax efficiency
  • What Section 8 is, how it works, and why it’s an underrated cash flow strategy
  • The basics of U.S. financing for Canadians: DSCR loans, VTBs, and more
  • How to overcome challenges like credit building, remote management, and finding local teams
  • Why long-term value lies in diversification, not just location
  • Jamil Rahemtula is a seasoned real estate investor and agent with hands-on experience investing in both Canada and the United States. He specializes in helping Canadians find profitable opportunities in U.S. markets and navigate the legal, logistical, and financial steps of cross-border investing. Jamil is passionate about education, transparency, and helping others build wealth through smart, strategic real estate moves.

    Contact Jamil Rahemtula here:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JREALTYNETWORK/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamilrealty/
    Website: https://jamilrahemtula.com/
    This episode has been brought to you in part by:
    Dalia Barsoum, Streetwise Mortgages – https://streetwisemortgages.com
    US Properties – https://www.usproperties.ca
    Mid Term Rentals – https://midtermrentalproperties.com
    Inspire Beach Resort – https://inspirebeachresort.com
    Jamil Rahemtula – https://jamilrahemtula.com
    Do you need help or ideas for your own real estate investing business? Reach out and let us support your journey www.sarahlarbi.com or email [email protected]

    The post Helping Canadian Real Estate Investors Understand US Entry and Section 8 first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.

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