To any of those who commented or are interested, I recently came across this article which I thought was good re: interest rates: http://www.canadianmortgagetrends.com/canadian_mortgage_trends/2013/12/the-1-rate-indicator-right-now.html

Thank you all for your replies. They are very insightful. I really appreciate it! I look forward to learning more through REIN and hopefully be able to contribute in the future. Curtis

Hello! I'm not sure I have the right forum but thought I'd start here and see where that goes. I am new here. I was referred to this community by my brother. I've a keen interest for RE investing and am doing lots of research in the market where I live in Langley - just outside of Vancity...