The garage and the fact that a long term tenant was in place paying market rent.

Nashville is such a great market to get started in! 

I'd recommend speaking with local specialists in your target market to look at multiple investment options side-to-side.Lastly, some of my clients have been encouraged to stay away from HELOCs unless they expect a lump sum (inheritance, sale of other asset, bonus, etc.) to pay off the HELOC in the next year or 2. 

Seems like the new on line marketing methods  Section 8 is the new shinny object..

Cincy and Dayton are great markets.

Is Phoenix a good market?

Be careful when you select entity types.A pass-through entity in the United States, such as an LLC, may not hold the same characteristics in Canada.What market are you looking to invest in?

What was your process to lock in on that market? 

The broker/owner, team lead, or seasoned agent could help another agent that is new in the business just like I did when I got into the business, I got a mentor to help me through gaining market share and how to do it.

Detroit is a market where local have a strong competitive advantage over non-locals so you want to use that to your advantage.