The goal is to slowly build a real estate portfolio and get to a point that I can eventually sale my business. 

If you have the sellers, the buyers will start reaching out - it likely wont work for some of them and then you can ask what they are looking for and build relationships that way.

These are difficult decisions.

If you want good contractors out there quickly , pay their price and pay it quickly . 12 months is too long , we can build a 3000 sq ft house ground up in 3 months . 

Building up a rental portfolio, flipping, wholesaling? 

I'd done some reading in the past and thought a few of the main Canadian banks had such specialty trust divisions that could help you with plan setup.As for finding investments, networking with other investors, real estate agents, etc. is the way to go.Brian, from what I've heard is that CAN banks  make it extremely difficult to setup. 

Real estate is not my of my knowledge base at all but I want to start working on building passive income now (I’m 44). 

How do I acquire the funds to build an ADU to the property?

From podcasts to forums, you’ve all helped me learn, save, and build the confidence to take this step.That said, I’m reaching out to ask for advice.

It's difficult to see how a tenant will be after screened and signing a lease.