Everyone asks about the profit. Almost no one asks about the fear. Borrowing $550,000 wasn’t a “power move.” It was terrifying. No safety net. No family capital. No guarantees. Just two imperfect houses in St. Catharines and a set of numbers that said "doing nothing" was the bigger risk. Two years later, the result was clear: → $169,000 in equity → More progress than years of playing it “safe” → A lesson I still use today But here’s the part that matters now: That version of Canada doesn’t exist anymore. Higher entry prices. Thinner margins. Less room for mistakes. That’s why my focus shifted to the U.S. market, where the same leverage principles still work, but with lower prices, stronger cash flow, and better math. This isn’t about being fearless. It’s about understanding that standing still has a cost too. If you’re Canadian and quietly thinking, “There has to be a better way than this…” 👇 Comment “USRoadmap” and I’ll send you the exact framework I use today. Follow fo...