We've put in a tremendous amount of work to make the RTR Academy community and education as beneficial as possible for investors of all experience levels. 

As with many others I'm sure, looking for guidance on affordable cities that still provide a solid return / cash flow.

He thought you were looking to be a borrower with your plans investments, not be a lender with your RRSP.I would seek out providers of self-directed RRSP plans in Canada. 

Consider experts like @Brian Eastman or @Bernard Reisz for help.

The equity in my primary and other properties, combined with my income, provides the flexibility to borrow as needed—and I only pay interest on what I actually use.

They have a wait list. 

BiggerPockets is a great place to find featured agents experienced with long-term rental investments—they can guide you to cash-flowing properties and connect you with resources like contractors and property managers.

The idea of “giving back” by providing the kind of experience you’ve appreciated as a traveler is such a fantastic approach and will definitely resonate with renters, especially healthcare professionals.Single-family homes and cabins sound like a perfect fit for what you’re envisioning.

Is buying a rental into a living trust a good idea?

We both have good credit but my lender made it seem like there was no getting around putting less than 25% down on an investment property.