Also a general description of the units physical status. 

Low down payment is a significant part of your criteria, Michael, and it obviously fits your personal needs, wants, financial position, goals….But for myself, for instance, ability to pay a low dp is of absolutely no importance.  

This lets you reinvest proceeds into a property that better fits your long-term goals without the pressure of higher mortgage payments.Hope this helps.

However Id like to know what are some data points and minimum criteria you look at in a market (like a 1% job growth YoY) to feel informed on your decision making processalso if you go to the area what are some things you look for physically that would be a good sign 

My wife and I own a fitness studio just outside of Toronto, ON.

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New construction could be a good fit if you’re looking for something hands-off.

DSCR Loans in second position is not a thing - you might find a DSCR Lender that have other products that fit this need, like a Closed End Second or HELOC, but they aren't really "DSCR Loans" - I think you are likely looking for a CES (it is true however that you are correct in looking at the same place though, most of the lenders offering this on rentals are also DSCR Lenders)

Think you might be a great fit?

If the rents are equal to that or greater its fits under a standard DSCR 1 to 1 ratio or 1.00%.Example $280K purchase 20% down $224K loan at 6.99% $1,488.77 P&I.