Meet with financial advisers/wealth managers and see what other options other than real estate there are and how to best allocate / diversify. ie have you maxed out your TFSA?

If you aren't an excel expert I wouldn't bother trying to make your own or scour the internet for an analyzer tool that may or may not meet your needs. 

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

It's all about making sure the properties meet the requirements of section 8 and getting solid deals for 3+ bedrooms.

I will be attending a real estate meet up tomorrow night in Seattle but would appreciate any advice before the meet up. 

You're totally right—making a schedule with all the important dates on it is very helpful!

Find a deal that meets that criteria and talk to local hard money lenders. 

I do have a house that is 4:1, but it works due to peoples schedules and mostly male occupants.Padsplit manages the member acquisition and rent collection and I do the rest. 

Let me know if you'd like to set up a meeting since we are local.

But a specialist could be helpful if you have unique situations, want to explore advanced strategies, or simply save time.Cost varies - some charge hourly, some a flat fee.I'd recommend checking the tax pro button on top of the page and scheduling a free consultation.