This duplex has a well that comes into the basement in my unit then runs through a water softener then supplies both units.

It would be great to make long-term relationships with a lender who is interested in repeat project funding and paybacks.

Thanks Todd, I think my first move will be to get in a BRRRR multifamily to scale and eventually would love opportunity to buy newer builds.

This is why people should you escrow and title companies, if the agreement had passed and no extensions, then they could be sued when they tied up the property, sounds like more to the story as why would someone settle if they had no interest or could prove interest?

So, the 500+ hours you worked could potentially count for this year.Once you hire a property management company, it can be harder to meet material participation requirements, but if you're still heavily involved in maintaining and updating the property, it could help.

Be strict, and stay within the walls of your contract.

Get more bees with honey as the saying goes, give someone a decent place to live and treat them well they are more apt to better take care of the place and stay as a tenant longer which definitely leads to better gains long term 

They will likely treat you well if you treat them well.

Can this business be started from raw with nothing?

Be prepared for 30-35% down on the property for foreign national programs.• Is it easier to finance as a Canadian using a DSCR loan, a foreign national loan, or personal income, and can projected STR income be used?