You could also focus on attracting weekday guests—maybe offer discounts for longer stays or highlight features like fast Wi-Fi or a comfy workspace to appeal to remote workers.Since a hot tub isn’t an option, maybe think about other ways to stand out.

Another option is to rent it out, take out a cash-out DSCR loan, and invest the cash in another investment.

I'd like to move forward with option "b".

There are some home loan options that require as little as 3.5% or even 0% down.

I understand the safest option is to have a lawyer review the lease, but I figured I'd try to answer my beginner questions here and not waste the lawyers time (and my money) on the "for dummies" explanation.Thank you!

I'm not sure if any also lend in Canada, but you might want to expand your search to include "non-recourse" just in case it leads to some more options for you.

There are two options I have offered and I want to get a check on here if I am off base with my offer or if I need to push harder.

@Ana Maria A Self-Directed Roth Solo 401(k) is a great option for real estate investing if you're looking for tax-free growth and withdrawals in retirement.

You should definitely be able to at least find yourself some solid realtor options via bigger pockets.

You can tell that the lender isn't granting this extension under the provisions of the loan's 1-year extension options.