Thanks @Jeff Engstrom & @Alex Franks, I will definitely be getting involved with some meetup groups when I get there.

My plan is to eventually own a few buildings to provide my retirement income, as well keep me personally involved in the real estate business.I have never owned a whole building before, but as I read books, gather knowledge, and talk to my friends that do own buidings, I feel comfortable with making this transition.  

If there's a corner involved, I order them in pre-cut which takes 3 weeks and costs around $25-30/foot.

Colin Davis Hey Colin, so ya CMHC allows 5% down on 2 units or less for owner occupied properties, and 10% down for 3-4 unit owner occupied.I’ve never heard of any scenario that involved bank financing where you can put less than 20% down on a mixed use building.

While I have a few in mind, I would love to work with a broker or agent that is actively involved in REI. 

I've been involved in several lawsuits, both as an officer and a resident and I've NEVER been on the losing side in any of them.By-laws are just that, LAWS, as I told the guy who replaced me on my local board here.

I'm not familiar with using the term "professional landlord" in the context of driving tax strategy (just "real estate professional" vs "not a real estate professional", which is determined by hours involved, not scale).

(i.e. there's still some risk, stress, etc. involved) Not to mention that paying 10% + leasing fees "goes up my bum sideways!

I'm a big fan of using what is there, cash-flowing it and using the cash-flow over time to improve the property.

I am looking to live in the home, while making minor improvements while living there.