, things to look for in a medium term (2-5yr) rental (no carpet lol, furnace, roof, and windows all intact), typical grading of neighborhoods you want to invest in.

Keep in mind, minor fixes (like patching concrete or replacing a broken window) are deductible right away, while bigger upgrades (like finishing the basement) are considered improvements and depreciated.Potential deductions for personal use: If you use part of the basement for managing your rental (like an office) or storage for tools/supplies, you may be able to claim a home office or storage deduction.Advanced tax strategy – Cost Segregation & REPS: A cost segregation study can accelerate depreciation and make certain parts of your basement renovation immediately deductible rather than spread out over decades.

BP now provides me a platform to tell individuals what happened and to let everyone know that dishonest individuals are everywhere!

Are there specific networking events, conferences, or online platforms where developers actively source deals?  

If the property moved from the owner-occupant-only phase to the extended phase, it means no one during that first window submitted an acceptable bid (either price was too low, or the financing didn’t line up).

Property cleanup, new bathrooms, kitchens, paint, flors and windows as needed.

Different platforms attract different kinds of guests and it just depends on the size of your place and the location. 

Sometimes those applications don't even give you a way to disclose your loans (even if you wanted to), especially the fully digital platforms. 

It’s about pricing, presentation, and platform reach.If you're curious how some owners are consistently ahead — even in this softening market — ask me.

Other platforms such as Xero is a hit or miss.